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Recently I have started listening to
books, instead of reading them. I found that audio books, especially
ones with good narrators, help to escape reality. I have always loved
books and stories but for the past few months found my self not
reading. With everything that is going on I find my self alone or
with time often, I decided to try audio books. I use my library's
Libby app. The past few weeks I have started rereading the Chronicles
of Narnia, one of my first
fantasy books that I read.
I have
listened to the first three books in the series by C. S. Lewis.
Listening to them has allowed me to escape my thoughts but still keep
my hands busy. Audio books have also allowed me to get over my
reading “slump”.
Prince Caspian
Review
I
forgot how much I loved these books. C. S. Lewis does a marvelous job
of telling a tale of four children who return to their kingdom after
some hundred years. In Prince Caspian
readers return to Narnia along side the Pevensie's to their old
haunts. The tale tells of their adventure along side a young king
named, Caspian. I enjoyed listening to this book and reliving the
story, even though I had read it before. The audio book brought the
story to life!
Summary
In the
tale a young Prince Caspian is running for his life after his uncle
Miraz, who usurped the throne from his brother. The young prince
flees for his life after hearing tales of “Old Narnia” from both
his nurse and tutor. With these tales in his head he heads off to
find safety but unfortunately he is knocked off his horse. He is
subsequently rescued by an odd assortment of folks from “Old
Narnia.” Now if you have never read or heard of Narnia it will
surprise you that one of the company was a talking Badger, and two
others were dwarves. Caspian, after some difficulty, convinces them
he is on their side and seeks safety from his uncle. After facing
Miraz in battle the army of Caspian and “Old Narnia” has
dwindled; it is at this moment Caspian blows the magic horn of Queen
Susan to summon help, hopefully Aslan the great Lion of Narnia will
come! At the same time the four Pevensies are sitting waiting for a
train when suddenly they find them selves in a wood near a castle.
They eventually meet up with Caspian and declare themselves as the
kings and queens of old! (of course much more happens before this but
that would reveal the whole story!) High King Peter (the oldest
Pevensie) then challenge Miraz to a duel, which Miraz is tricked into
accepting by his advisors. However, this fight is only results in a
full on battle that does not seem to be going well for the High King
and Caspian. That is until the trees begin to move, the sprites of
old have revived once more to aid in the return of Narnia to her
rightful king! IN the midst of this great battle Aslan himself
returns to aid in it, with his presence the true King of Narnia,
Caspian, wins his hard fought victory!
Review
(cont.)
As a
reader this story is exciting and masterfully written. I love the
story of how Caspian learns to trust in himself and Aslan for the
victory. Narnia is an escape from reality for a time, just as it was
for the Pevensie children on their travels there. The books provide
adventure and excitement for the difficult times were are in now. The
stories of Narnia and Prince Caspian teach us to have hope and faith,
and to never give up even when things feel grim. Each day we have new
hope, in the Lord (Aslan is a picture of Christ in The
Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe,
an earlier adventure in Narnia). Be thankful for what you have and
you will make it through even the toughest of battles!
Reference
Lewis,
C. S. (2005). The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
[Audio Book]. New York: Harper Audio. Retrieved from Libby by
Overdrive.
