Michael Ward

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  1. 1. Planet Narnia

    The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis

    This book argues that the seven books of the Narnia series are intentionally organized around the medieval cosmology of the seven classical planets (Moon, Mercury, Venus, Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn), with each volume reflecting the moral, spiritual and imaginative qualities associated with its planet. Through close readings, historical research into Renaissance and medieval literary and astrological sources, and analysis of recurring imagery and themes, it shows how planetary symbolism shapes characters, settings, and theology, revealing a coherent, multilayered design behind the fantasy sequence.

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