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EPISODE · Nov 27, 2025 · 48 MIN

75th Anniversary of the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - How Does It Read Today?

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This year marks 75 years since The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe arrived in bookshops, so join us on this anniversary episode of Mythmakers as Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker discuss the origins of the book and consider how it stood out among its literary contemporaries before we reflect on its enduring legacy today. If you have an opinion on this, have a listen and join the conversation to let us know what you think! The book referred to in the news section is WARDROBE AND RINGS by Julia Golding, Malcolm Guite and Simon Horobin, and will be out on 28th November 2025, be sure to check it out. (00:05) Exploring Narnia Through Different Ages (11:10) Analyzing the Origins of Narnia (20:29) Analyzing Character Dynamics and Planetary Influence (31:22) Adapting Narnia Across Different Mediums (37:19) Exploring Fantasy Adaptations and Influences For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok

This year marks 75 years since The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe arrived in bookshops, so join us on this anniversary episode of Mythmakers as Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker discuss the origins of the book and consider how it stood out among its literary contemporaries before we reflect on its enduring legacy today. If you have an opinion on this, have a listen and join the conversation to let us know what you think! The book referred to in the news section is WARDROBE AND RINGS by Julia Golding, Malcolm Guite and Simon Horobin, and will be out on 28th November 2025, be sure to check it out. (00:05) Exploring Narnia Through Different Ages (11:10) Analyzing the Origins of Narnia (20:29) Analyzing Character Dynamics and Planetary Influence (31:22) Adapting Narnia Across Different Mediums (37:19) Exploring Fantasy Adaptations and Influences For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok

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