The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Series

First Collier Edition 1970; four book lot featuring the first four books in C. S. Lewis’s The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (Book 1) series including Prince Caspian (Book 2,) The Voyage of the “Dawn Treader” (Book 3,) and The Silver Chair (book 4). This is a 4-book lot.

This collection represents one of the most influential works of children's fantasy literature ever created, combining Lewis's profound Christian allegory with masterful storytelling that appeals equally to children and adults. The Collier paperback editions made these classics accessible to a broader audience during the series' growing popularity in the early 1970s.

Lewis's creation of the magical land of Narnia, accessible through an ordinary wardrobe, established one of literature's most enduring fantasy worlds and introduced millions of readers to the possibilities of imaginative fiction. The series combines mythological elements from various traditions with Lewis's deep Christian faith, creating stories that work simultaneously as thrilling adventures and profound spiritual allegories. The character of Aslan, the great lion who rules Narnia, represents one of the most successful Christ-figures in literature, embodying both divine majesty and sacrificial love.

The series' influence on later fantasy writers, from Ursula K. Le Guin to contemporary young adult authors, demonstrates its enduring importance to the genre.