A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Prince Caspian

by | Sep 7, 2015 | ,

by Always Narnian You may recall that several articles back I discussed certain facts behind the making of Walden’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. In this one, I will do much the same thing with the second film of the series, Prince Caspian. I hope you will...

Similarities between Digory Kirke and CS Lewis

by | May 31, 2015 | ,

By Ajnos GamgeeLike most authors, CS Lewis often drew on people and events from real life to inspire his characters and his writing. Perhaps most famously, he based everyone’s favourite opti-pessimest, Puddleglum, on Fred Paxford, the long-time gardener at the...

Loose Strings in The Magician’s Nephew

by | May 27, 2015 | ,

By Tenethia SouthAuthors of fanfiction are constantly looking for loose ends and unwritten scenes in novels to expound upon for their newest piece, and as an author of fanfiction myself, I am no different. Considering that this month marks the 60-year anniversary of...

Horses in Narnia

by | May 7, 2015 | ,

By Tenethia SouthStories like Black Beauty, The Black Stallion, and Misty of Chincoteague have for years enchanted readers, drawing them into their stories. Some people could equate the success of these books to the characters, the themes, or the author’s...