The Lion, the Witch and the Medieval

The Lion, the Witch and the Medieval Through its incessant themes, intricate plot structures, heroic characters and mystical settings, the medieval era has made a lasting impression on the world of English literature. Considered as one of the richest periods in English literary history, this era’s inestimable contributions to subsequent periods are clearly evident in several writings of the modern times. Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, two of the oldest works …showed first 75 words of 2335 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2335 total…themes, plots and characters. Those very ideals, passed on through centuries through oral traditions, art, poetry and literature, still serve as the moral gauges for the society of today. C.S. Lewis incandescently conveys this love for the medieval by reflecting its style and techniques in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and in doing so, cultures the same passion in the readers of this age and in whole new generations, yet to come.