The conscious decision to write a children's story -- Creating Narnia : background and beginnings -- The house in the country and the first larger life -- Writing the "Chronicles" and realizing the world of dragons -- First things, last things : the second larger life -- Child! I tell no-one any story but his own -- A good swift kick toward success.
Summary:
Provides information about the origins of [The Chronicles of Narnia] and identifies their key influences, motifs, and themes.--cf. jacket.
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