Prince Caspian

Prince Caspian

i read Prince Caspian for about the 17th time recently. i didn't have any particular reason for reading it, i just really love this book! Prince Caspian is the fourth book in the Chronicles of Narnia, written by C.S. Lewis. In this book, the four Pevensie children are called back to Narnia, after being away for about a year. They soon find that, due to the time difference between Narnia an their own world, hundreds, maybe a thousand years have passed since their reign. Once the children arrive at Cair Paravel they encounter Trumpkin the Dwarf. He tells them all that has been happening in Narnia the last few years. The children learn Narnia is in disarray, the Telmarines have invaded and silenced all the old Narnians. Prince Caspian is the leader of the old Narnians and, though a Telmarine, he is a follower of Aslan. After Trumpkin finishes his story, the children discuss the quickest way to get to Aslan's How, the ancient mound where Caspian's army is stationed. Once they finally agree on a route, they have to prove to Trumpkin that they are not merly children but, in fact, the High Kings and Queens of Narnia. After they have out shot, and beaten Trumkin in swordplay, he finally believes them. They all decide to stay at Cair Paravel that night, and start for the camp in the morning.

They have several adventures on their way to Caspian's camp, the most notable of which is when Aslan guides them across a gorge. With Aslan's help, they soon arrive and the boys are sent inside the mound. There they encounter, and battle with, a werewolf and a hag, as well as the treacherous dwarf Nikabrik. After a short fight, all of their enemies are dead, and High King peter, King Edmund, and Prince Caspian have been properly introduced. They soon decide that the best plan of action is to challenge king Miraz, Caspian's wicked uncle, to single combat. High King Peter is victorious over king Miraz, and all the Telmarines surrender. Prince Caspian is crowned King Caspian under Aslan's authority. Aslan brings all the Telmarines, and the children, to a place in the forest where he opened a door into the children's world. Aslan tells Peter and Susan that they are too old to get back to Narnia, and then they are sent through the door back to London, and home.


This book impacted my life in an interesting way. i have been in a Christian setting all my life, but i have had a hard time understanding, and loving Christ. i always saw him as a Judge, never as a loving, caring Deliverer. That was where i was until i started reading, and studying these books. The Chronicles of Narnia are a supposal of the Bible, so if Aslan is a supposal of Christ, i can't help but love him. Aslan is everything i have ever wanted Christ to be, and so many people agree that Aslan is an excellent vision of Christ. So, these books, and this one in particular, have helped to strengthen my faith, and shown me what Christ is truly like. That is why this is my favorite book.