Paths in the Snow by Jem Bloomfield
A superbly rich and engrossing exploration of C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Paths in the Snow traces the literary allusions and echoes to be found in this beloved novel, drawing the reader deeper into the magic and meaning of Narnia.
'This is a book that will delight all NarniansJem Bloomfield leads us on a charming yet erudite ramble through the land of Narnia, pointing out many of the literary and theological references Lewis wove consciously or unconsciously into his tale ... I read the book in one huge gulp and enjoyed every page of it.’ -- Katherine Langrish
‘Jem Bloomfield provides an insightful and interesting exploration of scriptural and literary echoes in the first Chronicle of Narnia. Always intelligent, often intriguing, and at times an arresting read.’ -- Michael Ward
‘This is a rich and rewarding book, an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding of C. S. Lewis’ much-loved novel.' -- Eleanor Parker
‘Diligently researched and passionately argued, this literary re-reading of one of the best-loved children’s stories of the twentieth century is crammed with beguiling, often surprising, insights into the creation of the Land of Narnia.’ -- Brian Sibley
‘Jem Bloomfield provides an insightful and interesting exploration of scriptural and literary echoes in the first Chronicle of Narnia. Always intelligent, often intriguing, and at times an arresting read.’ -- Michael Ward
‘This is a rich and rewarding book, an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding of C. S. Lewis’ much-loved novel.' -- Eleanor Parker
‘Diligently researched and passionately argued, this literary re-reading of one of the best-loved children’s stories of the twentieth century is crammed with beguiling, often surprising, insights into the creation of the Land of Narnia.’ -- Brian Sibley
Bloomfield, Jem: - Jem Bloomfield is an Assistant Professor of Literature at the University of Nottingham. A scholar of Renaissance literature, he studied at Oxford before earning his PhD from the University of Exeter. In his free time, he blogs about Shakespeare, Christianity, and feminism - and occasionally detective fiction - at quiteirregular.wordpress.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781915412300 |
| ISBN 10 | 1915412307 |
| Title | Paths in the Snow |
| Author | Jem Bloomfield |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd |
| Year published | 2023-10-17 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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