Prince Caspian
No. 2 in The Chronicles of Narnia series
by C. S. Lewis
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HarperCollins (New York): 1951. Paperback: 241 pages. ISBN-10: 0-06-447105-5 Suggested retail price: $4.95 (US) Tags: allegory; children; christianity; Fantasy; lions; Narnia; swords Tactical strength: [9/10] |
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Prince Caspian longs for the old days when talking animals, dwarves, and other mythical creatures lived in Narnia. When Caspian learns that his Uncle, King Miraz, will kill Caspian to ensure that Miraz's children will sit on the Narnian throne, Caspian flees to the woods where he finds a hidden society of the mythical creatures he has dreamed about. Among these creatures, he raises an army to challenge King Miraz.
After several defeats, Caspian blows Queen Susan's horn, which legend tells will send aide to the blower. Summoned by the horn's call, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy arrive in a Narnia centuries after their original reign and only recognize their kingdom with difficulty. They rescue a dwarf from a death sentence and learn of Caspian's war. The children once again set off to defend Narnia.
In Prince Caspian, Lewis continues his Christian allegory with an examination of faith. Lucy sees Aslan, who signals that the children should follow him. The other children don't believe Lucy at first, but follow her anyway when she insists that she will leave to follow Aslan regardless of whether they follow or not. After following for some time, all the children come to see Aslan and regret their initial judgement of Lucy.
I found Prince Caspian, one of the most satisfying stories in the series because it follows two separate plot lines that merge into a satisfying conclusion.
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