The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven fantasy novels for children by C. S. Lewis. It is considered a classic of children's literature and is the author's best-known work, having sold over 100 million copies in 47 languages. Written by Lewis between 1949 and 1954, illustrated by Pauline Baynes and originally published in London between October 1950 and March 1956, The Chronicles of Narnia has been adapted several times, complete or in part, for radio, television, the stage, and film.

Set in the fictional realm of Narnia, a place where animals talk, magic is common, and good battles evil, the series narrates the adventures of various children who play central roles in the unfolding history of that world. With the exception of The Horse and His Boy, the protagonists are all children from the real world magically transported to Narnia, where they are called upon by the lion Aslan to protect Narnia from evil and restore the throne to its rightful line. The books span the entire history of Narnia, from its creation in The Magician's Nephew, to its eventual destruction in The Last Battle.

Inspiration for the series is taken from multiple sources; in addition to numerous traditional Christian themes, characters and ideas are freely borrowed from Greek, Turkish and Roman mythology, as well as from traditional British and Irish fairy tales. The books have profoundly influenced adult and children's fantasy literature written since World War II. Lewis' exploration of themes not usually present in children's literature, such as religion as well as the book's perceived treatment of issues including race and gender, have caused some controversy.

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• Home School Treasures: Tales of Narnia
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  Article warning parents not to let their children read the book because it contains witchcraft, a curse, the drinking of alcoholic beverages and a Christ-like lion who can not be trusted 100%.
• Virtual Narnia
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  Learn about both the facts and the uses of allegory in the books, look at images, or download Narnia desktop icons.
• De-Fanging C.S. Lewis: Will New Narnia Books Lose the Religion?
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  Article by Joe Woodward in the National Catholic Register, about HarperCollins plans to create new Narnia books. A leaked memo suggests that the publisher intends to avoid any Christian imagery.