4/2/20

Audio Books & Prince Caspian

Screen shot of Libby Edition
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.

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