Before the days of harry potter, generations of young readers let their imaginations take flight with the chronicles of narnia, a series of seven fantasy novels written by c. Michael hordern 19111995 was an english actor whose career spanned seven decades. This is the definitive version of the narnia chronicles on audio book. Written by lewis between 1949 and 1954, illustrated by pauline baynes and published in london between october 1950 and march 1956, the chronicles of narnia. Evil king miraz and his army can only mean trouble for narnia, and prince caspian, his nephew and the rightful heir to the. The blockbuster bbc radio 4 adaptation of john galsworthys classic family drama, featuring a star cast including dirk bogarde, sir michael hordern, diana quick, michael williams and amanda redman. The magicians nephew the chronicles of narnia, book 1. On the other side of that wardrobe door lies a world full of magic. Gary bond, michael hordern, rosemary leach, janet maw. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe the chronicles of. Part 2 of the chronicles of narnia the lion, the witch and. The first in the series of the classic fantasy tales the chronicles of narnia. The chronicles of narnia audible audiobook abridged sir michael hordern narrator, c. The chronicles of narnia cd gift set the chronicles of.
It is short enough to interest the younger children without missing out much of the story. He is best known for his shakespearean roles, especially that of king lear, which he played to much. Discover the chronicles of narnia with our complete list of narnia ebooks by c. Sep 05, 2005 the fourth in the series of the classic fantasy tales the chronicles of narnia. Listen to the lion, the witch and the wardrobe chronicles of narnia, book 2 by c. Listen to the magicians nephew chronicles of narnia, book 1 by c. The sixth in the series of the classic fantasy tales the chronicles of narnia. After uncle andrews horrible trick, digory has no choice but to. In 1981, sir michael hordern read abridged versions of the classic tales set to music from. He reads, as always, with great feeling and expression. Lewis estate, the sevenvolume chronicles of narnia is available in a free audio format. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe chronicles of narnia.
Now you can listen and download free the magicians nephew audiobook streaming online on my website. With the arrival of the children and the lion aslan, an old prophecy is met, spring comes to narnia, and there is a major clash between the good and evil narnians on who gets to dominate narnia. Suddenly they are pulled back to the land of narnia. With michael hordern, derek godfrey, david waller, warren clarke. A 14cd gift set containing all seven of the chronicles of narnia, with music. Exiled prospero lives on a desolate island with his. Listen to the magicians nephew the chronicles of narnia, book 1 by c. Drawn back to narnia, eustace scrubb and his new friend jill pole are sent to rescue a captive prince. Where i come from, nearly all the animals talk, said the horse. And you you have come from the wild woods of the west. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe this is a good version to introduce children to the chronicles of narnia.
This is the land of narnia, said the faun, where we are now. The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe audiobook by c. Download favourite stories brought to life on audible for kids. Buy complete chronicles of narnia full col the chronicles. Tolkien, lewis served on the english faculty at oxford university and took part in the inklings, an oxford literary group dedicated to fiction and fantasy. The chronicles of narnia are classic tales that everyone should read at least once. The fifth in the series of the classic fantasy tales the chronicles of narnia. His voice is unforgettable and adds a sense of timelessness. Lewiss acclaimed and universally loved novels spring to life in these spellbinding fullcast bbc dramatisations. The abridgements are done so well that they actually enhance the story, and the musical motifs on flute and harp for each character are so appropriate. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The magicians nephew chronicles of narnia, book 1 by c. The final instalment in the series of the classic fantasy tales the chronicles of narnia. Planet narnia is a groundbreaking study that will provoke a major revaluation not only of the chronicles, but of lewiss whole literary and theological outlook.
Lewis,sir michael hordern for free with a 30 day free trial. It is considered a classic of childrens literature and is the authors bestknown work, having sold over 100 million copies in 47 languages. Jul 04, 20 buy complete chronicles of narnia full col the chronicles of narnia book online at best prices in india on. The complete chronicles of narnia 50th anniversary edition. Would you wait till your new masters have killed you all, one by one. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Listen to prince caspian the chronicles of narnia, book 4 by c. It is the first published and best known of seven novels in the chronicles of narnia 19501956. Lewis, sir michael hordern for free with a 30 day free trial.
Sep 15, 2003 a 14cd gift set containing all seven of the chronicles of narnia, with music. Here is a timeless tale of waterside britain that has been loved by generations of children and acclaimed as a classic. The narration by sir michael hordern has both just the right expression and gravitas to keep to sustain the drama of each tale. I fell in love with narnia in high school, but these are great stories to read to younger children. Users who ignore this rule will be banned from the site. Buy complete chronicles of narnia full col the chronicles of narnia book online at best prices in india on. Listen to prince caspian the chronicles of narnia, book 4. To start off, i did not think that this book was written very well. I i got in through the wardrobe in the spare room, said lucy. The story of mole, ratty, badger, and toad, and their escapades, whether messing about on the river or pooppooping in toads shiny new car, cannot fail to enchant. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe is a fantasy novel for children by c. The chronicles of narnia is a series of seven fantasy novels for children written by c. And before jill quite knew what was happening, he had pulled her out of. There are 101 audio recordings in total, each averaging 30 minutes and read by chrissi hart.
Download audiobooks narrated by michael hordern to your device. They followed the original publication order, which is how many or most editions numbered them until about 20 years ago. A world frozen in the perpetual winter of the white witchs enchantment. This website gives you information and news about my book planet narnia. See what the critics and bloggers are saying about it. Balancing a solid narrative that relies on fantastical action sequences with an overarching mythology, this m. Among all the authors books, it is also the most widely held in libraries. Michael hordern on stage, screen and radio wikipedia. Evil king miraz and his army can only mean trouble for narnia, and prince caspian, his nephew and the rightful heir to the throne. Michael hordern s reading is the best performance of any narnia audiobook, he is master and reads with perfect emphasis and gravitas. The third in the series of the classic fantasy tales the chronicles of narnia. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. See all 111 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Sep 05, 2005 the second and most widely known in the series of the classic fantasy tales the chronicles of narnia. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. In a world where evil weaves a spell, giants and marshwiggles can be friend or foe, but the stakes are raised when they reach underland and come facetoface with a notorious and terrifying opponent. Lewis has created an entire new world, and as in all worlds, there is an epic battle between good and evil.
It is strictly forbidden to share links to albums via file sharing sites magnet, torrent, kingdom leaks etc. The boy who chronicled narnia by michael white, the author discusses the life of the author from his childhood right up until his death, chronicling the life and friendships of the man. The magicians nephew, by cs lewis, read by sir michael hordern. Lewiss classic fantasy series the chronicles of narnia includes cover art by two time caldecott medalwinning illustrator chris van allsburg and the complete blackandwhite original interior art by pauline baynes for over sixty years, readers of all ages have been enchanted by the magical realms, the epic battles between good and evil, and the. See all 98 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The second and most widely known in the series of the classic fantasy tales the chronicles of narnia. I have owned the narnia stories narrated by sir michael hordern on tape for many years and am delighted to find them on a more resilient medium. Galsworthys epic story chronicles the decline and fall of the forsytes through almost 50 years of material triumph, emotional disaster, and a. Narnia 2016 01 reaching for the top 02 i still believe 03 on the highest mountain 04 thank you 05 one way to the promised land 06 messengers 07 who do you follow 08 moving on 09 set the world on fire download. This recording of the narnia stories is an absolute classic, the flute and harp music is sublime, and michael hordern s reading is fantastic. Oct 07, 2002 the white witch has made herself queen of narnia, and put it under the spell of an everconstant winter. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe abridged on apple. The fourth in the series of the classic fantasy tales the chronicles of narnia. The seven volumes of the chronicles of narnia are brought wonderfully to life by the unforgettable sir michael hordern, together for the first time on cd in a deluxe slipcase.
If you enjoyed the chronicles of narnia, you may enjoy this series of 101. An absolute must for fans of the chronicles of narnia, this is a beautifully rendered performance of every single volume in this beloved series. He made more than 160 film appearances, usually in supporting character roles, and appeared in over 100 theatrical productions, most of them shakespeare. Four kids travel to the magical land of narnia where they must battle an evil queen with the direction of the lion, aslan. A great cold salt splash had broken right out of the frame and they were breathless from the smack of it, as well as being wet through. Listen to audiobooks narrated by michael hordern audible. A new edition of this incredibly popular reading of the lion, the witch and the wardrobe by sir michael hordern with film tiein cover. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Anyone whos visited narnia wants to go back again, and these radio dramas make for a hugely entertaining firsttime or return journey, with a cast including bernard cribbins, maurice denham, richard griffiths, martin jarvis, sylvester mccoy, john sessions, fiona shaw. Lewis read by michael hordern music by marisa robles the lion, the witch and the wardrobe the chronicles of narnia no 2 3 versions.
Listen to audiobooks narrated by sir michael hordern. Editions of the lion, the witch and the wardrobe by c. My only criticism is that the stories are a little overabridged. Congratulate me, my dear boy, said uncle andrew, rubbing his hands. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe paperback whatever the deficiencies of the narnia movies to date, at least the filmmakers did one thing right.
Although it was originally the first of the chronicles of narnia, it is volume two in recent. Lewis read by michael hordern music by marisa robles. Evil king miraz and his army can only mean trouble for narnia, and prince caspian, his nephew and. The magicians nephew the lion, the witch and the wardrobe the horse and his boy prince caspian the voyage of the dawn treader the silver chair the last battle sir michael hordern s spellbinding narration guarantees hours of enjoyment for the whole family.
The little girls gone vanished right out of this world. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe the chronicles of narnia. Sir michael murray hordern, cbe 3 october 1911 2 may 1995 was an english stage and film actor whose career spanned nearly 60 years. Ward uncovers a much subtler writer and thinker than has previously been recognized, whose central interests were hiddenness, immanence, and knowledge by acquaintance. From narnia to the gruffalo, heres our pick of the best audiobooks for children.