Is Narnia connected to Lord of the Rings?

The Chronicles of Narnia, based on the hugely popular children’s book by C.S. Lewis, about the relationship between the Narnia author and J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Both men were devout Christians, and their books share many Christian themes and allegories.

Which is oldest Narnia or Hobbiton?

While Lewis published The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – the first of his Chronicles of Narnia novels – in 1950, Tolkien’s book The Hobbit came out in 1937 and The Lord of the Rings followed in 1954.

Did C. S. Lewis and Tolkien know each other?

Lewis and Tolkien first met in 1926 at a Merton College English Faculty meeting. The two soon became fast friends — even though Lewis had established himself in the literature faction of the English faculty, while Tolkien placed himself firmly on the linguistics and history of languages side.

Is Narnia Middle-Earth?

The parallelisms in Tolkien’s and Lewis’ novels possibly go unnoticed, seeing as Middle-Earth and Narnia are deemed very different realms. However, as seen above, the Authors shared common interests and incorporated very similar wordings and events into their classic stories.

Is Treebeard based on CS Lewis?

Lewis based the professor from Chronicles of Narnia on Tolkien, and Tolkien based Treebeard on C.S. Lewis.

What age do kids read The Chronicles of Narnia?

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia Series, #2, age range 8-12): C.S.

What age read Narnia to kids?

I read the entire Chronicles of Narnia series in 5th grade (age 9,) but I watched the first movie when I was 7. It depends on their interest level, really. I’d say between 6 and 10 would be appropriate.

Who is Treebeard based on?

C.S. Lewis
It’s believed that many of Treebeard’s mannerisms were based on Tolkien’s friend C.S. Lewis, a loud, bombastic man known for his powerful stride and overwhelming presence.

What is written on JRR Tolkien’s headstone?

The headstone that marks the grave where Tolkien and his wife are buried is engraved with the names of Beren and Lúthien. “Beren and Lúthien” was published June 1 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.