![]() I feel I have done all I can!Įven with the thing most troubling to fans–Susan’s excision from Narnia–Lewis invited readers to write up the story of her return to Narnia (see the letter to Pauline Bannister). But why not do one yourself? And why not write stories yourself to fill up the gaps in Narnian history? I’ve left you plenty of hints–especially where Lucy and the Unicorn are talking in The Last Battle. There is a map at the end of some of them in some editions. I am delighted to hear that you liked the Narnian books, and it was nice of you to write and tell me. But why don’t you try writing some Narnian tales? I began to write when I was about your age, and it was the greatest fun. But I’m afraid there will be no more of these stories. Yours is one of the nicest letters I have had about the Narnian books, and it was very good of you to write it. ![]() Letters to Children is filled with notes about Narnia, including moments where Lewis encourage children to continue his Narnia tradition: Lewis approved of teachers reading the books with students and playing dramatically with the content (see the to Walter Hooper). Plus, it helps students think through the process of the creation of Narnia and some effective ways to read the series.Īnd the assignment fits pretty well with Lewis’ view of the matter. As students creatively integrate their reading experience, artistic talents, and writerly instincts, I have never failed to enjoy reading these assignments. Students may insert another court tale like The Horse and His Boy, explore the background of Puddleglum or the secret history of Tumnus, or spend time thinking about “ The Problem of Susan,” as Neil Gaiman called it. It is always a rewarding assignment for both me and the students. Bruce Edwards, is for students to get into groups and sketch out an 8th Chronicle of Narnia in the form of a book proposal or film treatment. One of the assignments that I give my students, adapted from the late C.S.
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