Peter J. Schakel has taught at Hope College since 1969 and for the past 20 years has been the Peater C. and Emajean Cook Professor of English. He has written or edited five books on C.S. Lewis, as well as three on British literature of the 18th century and three textbooks. His most recent books are Approaching Literature in the 21st Century: Fiction, Poetry, Drama (Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2005), co-authored with Jack Ridl, and The Way into Narnia: A Reader’s Guide (Eerdmans, 2005).
The “Correct” Order for Reading the Chronicles of Narnia?
By Peter Schakel
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from Revisiting Narnia
Description
This is one essay from the anthology Revisiting Narnia
C. S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia have stimulated imaginations for more than half a century, inspiring childhood wonder, earnest faith and spirited debate regarding Christian doctrine. Widely studied and revered, Lewis’ Chronicles are structured around deep paradigms and resounding questions: How do the books form such an intimate, personal bond with readers both young and old? Does Narnia betray some hidden Universalism in Lewis’ theology? What are we to think of the evil dark-skinned Calormenes from the South who seem to represent the Arab race? What really prevented Susan from entering Narnia? What does Aslan’s characterization as a “tame lion” say about Lewis’ thoughts on providence?
Contributors include:
- Peg Aloi
- David E. Bumbaugh
- Jacqueline Carey
- Marie-Catherine Caillava
- James Como
- Russell W. Dalton
- Vox Day
- Colin Duriez
- Natasha Giardina
- Wesley A. Kort
- Nick Mamatas
- Louis A. Markos
- Sam McBride
- Cathy McSporran
- Ingrid Newkirk
- Joseph Pearce
- Martha C. Sammons
- Peter J. Schakel
- James V. Schall, S. J.
- Sally D. Stabb, Ph.D.
- Charlie W. Starr
- Lawrence Watt-Evans
- Naomi Wood
- Mary Frances Zambreno
- Sarah Zettel
About the Author
Shanna Caughey lives in Dallas, Texas.