Narnia

Narnia is a fictional realm created by C. S. Lewis and the primary setting for The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of seven fantasy novels for children and young readers. The first book published, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950), introduces four English siblings who enter Narnia through a wardrobe in a professor's house and become involved in a struggle between the forces of good and evil. The series continues with Prince Caspian (1951), The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952), The Silver Chair (1953), The Horse and His Boy (1954), The Magician's Nephew (1955), and The Last Battle (1956). The narrative chronology places events across multiple eras. The Magician's Nephew is a prequel; publication order differs from internal chronology.

Narnia's inhabitants include humans from Earth, talking animals, fauns, centaurs, dwarfs, giants, and mythical creatures. Its capital is Cair Paravel, and it borders the lands of Archenland and Calormen. The world is created by Aslan, a talking lion who embodies benevolent authority. A key storyline is the reign of the Pevensie children in Narnia, followed by other rulers such as Prince Caspian. The White Witch enforces a long winter during a period of Narnian history. The series also emphasizes themes of faith, sacrifice, courage, and redemption, with Aslan symbolizing a Christ-like figure in many readings. Since publication, Narnia has become a widely recognized element of children's literature, with adaptations in radio, television, stage, and film. It remains noted for its blend of adventure, mythic elements, and allegorical content.