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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.