This collection gathers the private correspondence C.S. Lewis maintained with young fans of the Chronicles of Narnia between 1943 and his death in 1963. The entries detail his responses to specific questions regarding the geography of Narnia, the timeline of the Pevensie children, and the allegorical nature of Aslan. Lewis addresses his readers without condescension, discussing the mechanics of creative writing, the difficulties of Latin homework, and his own preferences for certain characters. He provides commentary on the drawings children sent him and offers direct theological explanations for the spiritual motifs found within his fiction.
The book is intended for scholars of children’s literature and dedicated readers of Lewis who want to see his personal approach to mentorship and fan engagement. Readers gain insight into how a professional author manages the expectations of an audience while balancing academic duties. The text demonstrates a model for clear, respectful communication between adults and children. Those who study Lewis will find a record of his daily routines and his evolving thoughts on the responsibilities of a writer to his public.
Contemplative and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1985
- Language
- EN
