The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C. S. Lewis
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In a quick read, The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C. S. Lewis by Alan Jacobs comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. This edition lists 2005 • Harpercollins • 342 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2005 • Harpercollins • 342 pages • ISBN 9780060766900.
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