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Davidoff, Solomon. "Of Their Own Accord: (Mis)Readings of Geotheistic Allusions to Popular Fiath in C. S. Lewis' ," Bowling Green State University, May 2001.
This dissertation examined the series of novels titled collectively _The Chronicles of Narnia_ by Clive Staples “Jack” Lewis. The suggestion was made that more than simply Christianity was being alluded to, and that the various lands described are at times allegorical and allusive to various religions, metaphysical territories, and theological concepts. This study was performed using the method known as reader-response criticism, the idea being that critical analysis of this material from the viewpoint of someone who is not an orthodox Christian could only serve to enhance the bod of work conerning Lewis’ writings. this was done using a book-by-book presentation of the allegories and allusions seen in the seven books that make up The Chronicles, with special attention given to the Narnian lands, and interactions with them that affect the characters. This dissertation concludes with a chapter that suggests avenues for future research. An appendix supplies a series of maps for the areas mentioned.
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