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The Chronicles of Narnia: Book 4

Prince Caspian (1951) (edit title/settings)

The Return to Narnia

by C. S. Lewis (Author) (edit contributors)

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The four Pevensies help Caspian battle Miraz and ascend his rightful throne.

NARNIA . . . the land between the lamp-post and the castle of Cair Paravel, where animals talk, where magical things happen . . . and where the adventure begins.

Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are... read more

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The Pevensies return to Narnia to discover that hundreds of years have passed and Narnia is now ruled by a vicious usurper, Miraz. With the help of Aslan, the children support Prince Caspian and the Old Narnians as they try to reclaim the throne for Narnia.

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  • “Oh, but there were battles and adventures in those days," said Caspian. " Wonderful adventures.”
    Caspian
  • “This is the queerest thing I ever heard,”
    Trumpkin
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  • “You come of the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve,” said Aslan. “And that is both honor enough to erect the head of the poorest beggar, and shame enough to bow the shoulders of the greatest emperor on earth. Be content.”
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  • “Wouldn’t it be dreadful if some day in our own world, at home, men started going wild inside, like the animals here, and still looked like men, so that you’d never know which were which?”
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  • “To know what would have happened, child?” said Aslan. “No. Nobody is ever told that.”
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  • “Aslan,” said Lucy, “you’re bigger.” “That is because you are older, little one,” answered he. “Not because you are?” “I am not. But every year you grow, you will find me bigger.”
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  • Not for the sake of your dignity, Reepicheep, but for the love that is between you and your people, and still more for the kindness your people showed me long ago when you ate away the cords that bound me on the Stone Table (and it was then, though you have long forgotten it, that you began to be Talking Mice), you shall have your tail again.”
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  • Then, after an awful pause, the deep voice said, “Susan.” Susan made no answer but the others thought she was crying. “You have listened to fears, child,” said Aslan. “Come, let me breathe on you. Forget them. Are you brave again?”
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  • “It is hard for you, little one,” said Aslan. “But things never happen the same way twice. It has been hard for us all in Narnia before now.”
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  • Lucy went first, biting her lip and trying not to say all the things she thought of saying to Susan. But she forgot them when she fixed her eyes on Aslan.
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  • “Caspian the Tenth, King of Narnia, and long may he reign!” answered the Dwarf. “That is to say, he ought to be King of Narnia and we hope he will be. At present he is only King of us Old Narnians—”
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

  • England: The home of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy.
  • Narnia: The country of Talking Beasts, Dwarfs, Dryads and other fantastic creatures; besieged and conquered by the human Telmarines.
  • Aslan's How: A great and ancient mound built over the Stone Table.
  • Cair Paravel: The ruined castle where the Pevensies once reigned.
  • Beruna: Now bridged over; formerly a Ford across the Great River. Here the battle against the Telmarines ends.
  • Telmar: A land in the same world as Narnia, where the humans first arrived when coming from our world.

First Sentence edit see section history

Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, and it has been told in another book called The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe how they had a remarkable adventure.

Table of Contents edit see section history

1. The Island
2. The Ancient Treasure House
3. The Dwarf
4. The Dwarf Tells of Prince Caspian
5. Caspian's Adventure in the Mountains
6. The People That Lived in Hiding
7. Old Narnia in Danger
8. How They Left the Island
9. What Lucy Saw
10. The Return of the Lion
11. The Lion Roars
12. Sorcery and Sudden Vengeance
13. The High King in Command
14. How All Were Very Busy
15. Aslan Makes a Door in the Air

Glossary edit see section history

  • theorbo: A lute with two necks.
  • seneschal: The head servant in the household of a nobleman.
  • jinn: A shape-shifting spirit in Islamic mythology. Also called a genie.
  • hauberk: A medieval coat of armor, usually of chain mail.
  • cantrip: A magical spell.
  • how: A dell.

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

  • The Medieval Planets: (Mars) This book is dominated by thematic imagery associated with the planet Mars, as understood in Medieval times. War, knighthood, chivalry, battles, etc. are strewn all throughout the book; while the other major aspect of Mars, woodcraft and forests (as Mars Silvanus, the god of the forest) characterizes the story as well: Narnia is overgrown with woods, Aslan reawakens the Dryads, who march into battle at the last moment, and a man beating a child is even turned into a tree. For more information, see Michael Ward's book Planet Narnia.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 4 of 7 in The Chronicles of Narnia. (standard series)

Preceded by The Horse and His Boy, and followed by The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

This book is in Movie Tie-Ins 2008. (community list)
This is book 22 of 216 in Whitcoulls Kids' Top 50 (2011). (authoritative list)
This is book 508 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. C. S. Lewis (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Geoffrey Bles
Country: London, Eng., UK
Publication Date: 1951
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 195

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: 51040027
  • Dewey: 200

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Recommended for children + 10 and also for Young Adults

Movie Connections edit see section history

  • Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader (TV Series 1989) (IMDb): Young Prince Caspian of Narnia wonders and dreams about the old days of Narnia when animals talked, and there were mythical creatures and four rulers in Caer Paravel. But his uncle and aunt don't like to hear him thinking of such things, and plan to murder him and take his throne. Caspian's tutor, Dr. Cornelius manages to save him, and not only teach him about the old ways, but bring him into the real Narnia and introduce him to the real Narnia. But Caspian's plight is desperate, and he must use the legendary horn to call help from another world: Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. Written by Kathy Li Based on "Prince Caspian" and "Voyage of the Dawn Treader". Prince Caspian escapes his uncles assassination attempt and call for the aid of four young children from our world. Then, they go for a voyage over the sea to find six missing noblemen and a way to Aslan's kingdom. Written by Kalle
  • The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) (IMDb): The Pevensie siblings return to Narnia, where they are enlisted to once again help ward off an evil king and restore the rightful heir to the land's throne, Prince Caspian.

More Books Like This edit see section history

   
  • The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
  • The Silver Chair
  • The Horse and His Boy
  • The Magician's Nephew
  • The Last Battle
  • The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
  • The Lord of the Rings
  • The Hobbit
  • The Book of Three
  • The Black Cauldron
  • Taran Wanderer
  • The Castle of Llyr
  • The High King
  • Redwall
  • The Once and Future King

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Tales Before Narnia
  • Letters to Children
  • Boxen
  • Jack

Books Influenced by This Book edit see section history

   
  • The Chronicles of Narnia
  • The Magician's Nephew
  • The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
  • The Last Battle
  • The Horse and His Boy
  • The Silver Chair
  • The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Books Cited by This Book edit see section history

   
  • The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

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