The Great War and Narnia: C.S. Lewis as Soldier and Creator.

World War I; War in literature; Chronicles of Narnia book series; Lewis, C. S., 1898-1963; Narnia (Imaginary place); Autobiography

The article examines the influence of World War I in Clive Staples (C. S.) Lewis' autobiography and on war in his book "The Chronicles of Narnia" in connection with a mistaken search for war trauma in his life by some critics. It explores Lewis' thoughts on war and approaches to deal with the war in his fiction and its influence on his writing to form his imaginary world Narnia. It notes Lewis' self-imposed restriction in writing and the realistic lessons about war through his own experiences.