{"product_id":"9798898950408-paths-in-the-snow","title":"Paths in the Snow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep beyond the wardrobe—discover the stories behind Narnia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A real delight, and full of illumination.\" —Rowan Williams, 104th Archbishop of Canterbury\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a book that will delight all Narnians.” —Katherine Langrish, author, \u003ci\u003eTroll Fell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat lies beneath the magic of \u003ci\u003eThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe\u003c\/i\u003e? In \u003ci\u003ePaths in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e, Jem Bloomfield takes readers on a captivating journey through the literary echoes and hidden influences that shaped C. S. Lewis’s beloved classic. From Dante to \u003ci\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/i\u003e, medieval dream poetry to Dorothy L. Sayers and folk horror, Bloomfield uncovers the rich tapestry of stories, myths, and ideas woven into Narnia’s snowy landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, you’ll explore Lewis’s personal beliefs, the historical context of wartime Britain, and the creative forces behind \u003ci\u003eThe Chronicles of Narnia\u003c\/i\u003e. With insights both scholarly and surprising—why the Pevensies keep shaking hands, and what a wartime recipe for whale meat fritters reveals about Narnian cuisine—\u003ci\u003ePaths in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e invites you to see this much-loved tale with fresh eyes and deeper wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaths in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e is the first in an exciting new series that explores the deep literary and cultural roots that shaped the world of Lewis’s beloved \u003ci\u003eChronicles of Narnia. \u003c\/i\u003eA perfect gift for any Narnian, and a valuable resource for book groups,\u003ci\u003e Paths in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal to all fans of Lewis’s work, and enable anyone to stand at the wardrobe door and go further in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jem Bloomfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48411172929791,"sku":"9798898950408","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/9424\/5887\/files\/9798898950408.jpg?v=1776928206","url":"https:\/\/churchpublishing.org\/products\/9798898950408-paths-in-the-snow","provider":"Church Publishing Incorporated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}