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Loading... The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (original 1952; edition 2006)by C. S. Lewis (Author)
Work InformationThe Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis (1952)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Yes, this is more like it. More focus on a compelling fantasy story this time, instead of just singing Aslan's praises. Eustace's redemption arc is done better than Edmund's in the first book, and the story is meatier and more enjoyable, while retaining the compelling narrative voice. ( ) As a child, "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" was my favourite Narnia book, but I think it was primarily for the image of the painting coming to life. While there's certainly nothing wrong with it, and there is something majestic about this tale of the grand ship (Featuring some new characters at that!), I run hot and cold on this book. I do appreciate that Lewis chose to show different sides of Narnia rather than just ponderously giving us the same thing each time, but on re-reading, I was less than enthusiastic about the journeys taken by the characters. (And, as much as I don't want to sound like some obnoxious 21st century academic, there is obviously an anglocentric, Christian, male-dominating point-of-view narrating these books which makes them less gripping than more democratic modern day children's fare. Or even, really, Enid Blyton, who still had the beliefs of the era but somehow didn't let them affect her work!)
As in many other of Mr. Lewis' books, one finds a strong poetic sense and awareness of the loveliness and mystery of a universe which cannot be wholly grasped by common sense. Is contained inHas the adaptationInspiredHas as a reference guide/companionHas as a commentary on the text
Lucy and Edmund, accompanied by their peevish cousin Eustace, sail to the land of Narnia where Eustace is temporarily transformed into a green dragon because of his selfish behavior and skepticism. No library descriptions found.
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