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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Abridged
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Abridged

Written by C.S. Lewis

Narrated by Sir Michael Hordern

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The second and most widely known in the series of the classic fantasy tales – The Chronicles of Narnia. Read by the unforgettable Sir Michael Hordern.

“This is the land of Narnia,” said the Faun, “where we are now. And you – you have come from the wild woods of the west?”
“I – I got in through the wardrobe in the spare room,” said Lucy.

Lucy steps into the Professor’s wardrobe – but steps out again into a snowy forest. She’s stumbled upon the magical world of Narnia, land of unicorns, centaurs, fauns… and the wicked White Witch, who terrorises all. Lucy soon realises that Narnia, and in particular Aslan, the great Lion, needs her help if the country’s creatures are ever going to be free again…

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
Release dateSep 5, 2005
ISBN9780007222728
Author

C.S. Lewis

Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures. Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) fue uno de los intelectuales más importantes del siglo veinte y podría decirse que fue el escritor cristiano más influyente de su tiempo. Fue profesor particular de literatura inglesa y miembro de la junta de gobierno en la Universidad Oxford hasta 1954, cuando fue nombrado profesor de literatura medieval y renacentista en la Universidad Cambridge, cargo que desempeñó hasta que se jubiló. Sus contribuciones a la crítica literaria, literatura infantil, literatura fantástica y teología popular le trajeron fama y aclamación a nivel internacional. C. S. Lewis escribió más de treinta libros, lo cual le permitió alcanzar una enorme audiencia, y sus obras aún atraen a miles de nuevos lectores cada año. Sus más distinguidas y populares obras incluyen Las Crónicas de Narnia, Los Cuatro Amores, Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino y Mero Cristianismo.

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  • Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    1/5
    I cannot see why anyone would/should want to read an abridged version.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is a good story, the plot is well-written, the pace is consistent, and the characters are well developed. Even as a 38 year old, I thoroughly enjoyed the book while reading this to my daughter as a bed-time story.

    What I liked:
    Lucy was my favorite character. She's strong in the story, yet compassionate. Strong female leads with compassion are difficult to write into a story, but C.S. Lewis hits this one out of the park, and I loved reading about her. Also, Jadis the queen is a strong female lead, and not compassionate. I was just as enamored with her character as I was Lucy, which I found fascinating.

    I liked that C.S. Lewis didn't sweep under the rug the transgression of Edmund. He was scolded by Aslan, and made sharply aware of what he had done. But, what is done is done. There is no reversing it, and this is a lesson that needs to be relearned many times throughout life.

    Finally, I liked the banter between Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, as light comic relief in the story. They were fun and cute.

    What I did not like:
    C.S. Lewis gets carried away many times with analogies. Not only in frequency, but in length. A couple analogies go a full page and more. To my 8 year old daughter, this was mind-boring banter, that really didn't make a lot of clear sense, and was just delaying the plot.

    He also gets carried away with obscure plant names, such as trees, flowers and bushes. In reality, these names didn't do anything for the plot. They just filled space in the book.

    Finally, some of his grammatical writing can be a bit thick. I had to revise some of the phrasing when reading to my daughter, so she had a better understanding of what was being spoken. It was times like this, that made me wonder if he really was keeping the children in mind the whole time he was writing the story, or if he forgot. At least an editor should have picked it up.

    Overall, I really liked the story. The things I didn't like really didn't bother me that badly, and I certainly did not end with a bad taste in my mouth. I would read it again, and it's an easy recommendation for others to read.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    this was a very interesting book.I would reccomend it to someone who likes these books.my favorite part was when lucy meets tumnus.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    An all-time favorite of mine!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I love this book. I have almost the whole set as book club books, hardback with nice colorful covers. Unfortunately 'The Last Battle' is a different kind, because one went missing I think.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I never realized how short these books were until I started listening to them on this road trip. When you're younger they seemed so much longer. They also seemed much more richer in detail. Now, they seem fairly simple. But charming. I can see why they are still a classic. I was never one of those children who read the series young and fell in love with the story and wanted to find my own Narnia, but I can see why, in it's time era, it might have had that effect on children. On to the next book in the series, the one - if my memory is true- that is my favorite of the whole series.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    According to its publication date, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is the first book in this C.S. Lewis series. However, chronologically, it is considered by some to be the second book. Regardless, it tells the wonderful story of Lucy Pevensie and her siblings Peter, Susan, and Edmund. The Pevensie children have been sent out of London during WWII to ensure their safety during "the Blitz." They end up staying in the countryside of England with a man named Professor Digory Kirke. While exploring the house, Lucy discovers a wardrobe and upon entering it, she is transported to Narnia, another world. Eventually, she and her brother, Edmund, who had also been to Narnia, return there with Susan and Peter. Once there, they meet the White Witch, Aslan, and many other magical creatures, and the have adventures that test their morals and bravery.This is a great book to draw in readers who may not willingly read. The allure of magic (similar to Harry Potter) and adventure, truth and sacrifice, and the moral values keeps readers reading. It is also not an overwhelming length, so some readers may find it a bit more accessible. Once they read the book though, they will probably want to read more to find out what happens with Lucy, Susan, Peter, and Edmund.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I love this book so much and I always have. It's a good start to the world of Narnia, and I suggest it rather than The Magician's Nephew, which people tend to think of as the first book. It is, chronologically, but it's not the best place to start. The writing is wonderful -- warm and like a storyteller, and it always makes me feel as if I'm curled up in front of a fire being told a story (even if I'm freezing cold on a train in a really uncomfortable seat). This is one of the most magical books in the series for me, and probably would be my favourite, if I wasn't so awfully fond of Caspian. He was one of my absolute favourite characters when I was younger. But, since he doesn't come into this book, I shall save my raptures about him for the future.

    The Biblical aspect of this book is utterly obvious, but I don't think that detracts at all from the beauty, strength and magic of the story. The theme of self-sacrifice is common in literature: it's more obvious here, and yet I still think it can be read just as a story, if you want to ignore the allegory. In fact, I never had any problem doing so. I didn't feel betrayed when I realised Aslan was Jesus, like some other children; I don't think it's there to trick you, only to tell a beautiful story. The story of Jesus is, without any religious conviction necessary, a beautiful one.

    The characters -- mainly the four children -- aren't too good to be true, which is nice. Peter can be an ass, Susan isn't the most sympathetic person in the world, Edmund is... Edmund -- even Lucy has her moments of not doing what she should (think about the battle, where she crossly tells Aslan to give her a minute).

    The dedication is also a lovely thing about this book. Though I've never grown out of fairy tales, and I hope I never will.

    I cannot be critical about this book.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    I on't know i found this book hard to read eve with everyone saying it was amazing. it really wasn't.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5

    Brilliant book just loved it!! Took you to a magical world ! ♥️
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    You'd have to be pretty hard-hearted not to enjoy "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", at least as a nostalgia hit. There's no surprise that it has become such a prominent part of so many childhoods, with its fascinating idea of a world reached through someone's wardrobe, where bored children on summer holiday can find white witches and talking lions. It's an ideal escapist story for kids (very much in the 'Harry Potter' vein) and - unlike a lot of today's rather bland children's literature - has a real sense of being a story that can be shared. Lewis' narrative voice is wonderful, somewhere between "kindly adult" and "co-conspirator".

    Of course, there is the religious element, which isn't so prominent here as in the later books, but which can leave an uncomfortable taste. Not that I think we should begrudge all items from other eras because of their cultural biases, but if I ever have children, I'd want to be able to explain to them why they should take the whole resurrection business with a grain of salt! Still, it doesn't take away from the childhood magic of this book, even if Philip Pullman is probably a worthy successor-cum-replacement!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    One of my all-time favorite books as a child and i've reread it, as well as the rest of the chronicles, several times as an adult.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    My favourite part was the end because they we’re talking funny.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    No description I give this book could ever really do it justice. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is a beautiful, fantastical tale about good versus evil, lies versus truth, and other epic qualities and themes. This is the first book in the Chronicles of Narnia series (though some, including C.S. Lewis, prefer a chronological order to the original publishing order). Regardless of the order read, this series is not one to read only once.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    It's many years since I read this. I know the story well, having read it several times as a child, teenager and young adult, and more recently seen both the BBC production (at least three times) and the film version. So, as I was well aware, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy discover Narnia... there are good vs evil battles, and Christian allusions galore.

    Despite knowing that, I found the book wonderfully refreshing. CS Lewis wrote so well, and this book for children is simple yet profound. I'd forgotten just how quickly the excitement begins - it's the end of the first chapter when Lucy meets Mr Tumnus.

    Fast-paced, exciting, and eminently re-readable. Highly recommended, although I doubt if there's anyone who hasn't read this at least once.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    What can I say -- this is a classic. The obvious Aslan == Jesus connection is not that interesting, but this is a solid fantasy novel regardless. I'm currently reading through the whole series in chronological order (vs. the original published order), and some things are better understood this way, like the origin of the light post. However, I still think LWW makes a stronger start for the series than The Magician's Nephew.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Very good, exciting and adventurous.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is a great children's fantasy book. It is exciting but the focus is more on telling the story than shocking the reader. I thoroughly enjoyed this book as well as the series.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I have always loved The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. I love Mr Tumnus and Lucy. I think that the wardrobe was a great way to introduce Narnia.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This book is a classic, that many people have read over the years. It is a story about 4 siblings who wander into a wardrobe only to find that it leads into a whole different world, Narnia. Once they are there they find themselves in a great adventure to save Narnia from the evil White Witch who has put Narnia into a never-ending winter that never has a Christmas. They meet Mr. and Mrs. Beaver who help teach them of their journey and take them to Aslan who is the true King. They battle the White Witch with the help of Aslan and the people of Narnia and become the Kings and Queens that they were meant to be, and then head back through the wardrobe only to discover no time has passed in their world. This book is a great adventure story that would be fun for a read aloud because of the way it is written. The author wrote it as if it was your grandfather telling you the story and keeps you wanting to hear more. It's a great adventure story that is about good fighting evil and doing what it is right. The book is also great to expose children to the language that was used years ago and gives an opportunity to discuss that language and how things change over the years.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Summary of book: This book is one of my favorites in the Narnia series. Lucy and her brothers and sisters discover a wardrobe that leads them to a magical world unknown to everyone else. In this land, they go on magical and risky adventures. They become Kings and Queens and bond over their special land. Danger and mystery lurk behind every tree - the brothers and sisters have to look out for each other or there lives could change forever.Personal reaction: My grandma read these books to me out loud when I was in the second grade. She read them to me everyday after school and I looked forward to the time we spent together. Eventually I went on to read the rest of the series and see all of the movies. I thought it was amazing how all of the siblings could go to this special place together and share adventures no one else knew about.Extension Ideas:1. I would have the students create their own world and have them write a short story about why they chose it. 2. I would have the students draw a map of their special world and write a short story about what happens when they travel there.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This is not the audiobook from the series read by Michael Horden. It is a duplicate upload of the one read by Michael York.

    Could someone from audible please upload the original?
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    2022 review: My third or fourth reading of this book, I believe. Unfortunately, it was just middle-of-the road for me this time, probably due to the fact that my attitudes to religion, monarchy, and fiction have changed so much over the last decade. Not a bad story, but I don't see it as great anymore either.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I've read this book so many times in my youth I'm not sure what number read through this one is. Every time I read it, I see something new or focus on something new. I really enjoy how quickly the story starts and how quickly the characters just accept their circumstances of Narnia. I really saw the love that Lewis gave to the characters. The love for Aslan is almost too quickly made. However, the parallels between Christianity and the story was a lot more fun to make out reading it with "older eyes". I also noticed a funny story that Lewis pulls from Jewish myth which has the Witch being a decedent from Adam's first wife, Lilith. I do not think Lewis believed the Lilith tale, but in a story about fantasy why not borrow a little from the sources' mythology? The story moves along really quick reading it now - maybe younger me used his imagination more. A good read for young and old. Final Grade - A
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Hard to believe I never read this as a child and am finally reading it because of Patti Callahan's historical novels about C. S. Lewis
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The children's classic that is a metaphor for Christianity. In this second installment, the Penvensie children (Peter, Susan, Edmund, Lucy) travel to the magical Narnia and have a great adventure to save the land from the White Witch, Jadis.The allusions to Christianity, specifically crucifixion, play a key role in the plot. The story has each child realize their own inner strengths and compassions. A good story for younger readers.**All thoughts and opinions are my own.**
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I remember my second grade teacher reading this to us, and being absolutely enraptured. On second reading, in college, I found it good, but too religious for my tastes. Boy, both those readings were very long ago.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The Narnia series is a great Fantasy with a different world and all the magic you could ever wish for!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    A fast-paced captivating classic. C.S. Lewis creates an interesting fantasy setting that doesn't sound too unbelievable or boring. The characters are so cute and I loved the ending. This book is so much better than The Magician's Nephew!! It's hard to believe that these two books were written by the same author.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    As will all books from C.S. Lewis, very engaging, even for a 40 year old.