The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven fantasy novels by C.S. Lewis. It is considered a classic of children 's literature and is the author 's best - known work, having sold over 100 million copies in 47 languages. Written by Lewis, illustrated by Pauline Baynes, Chris Van Allsburg in 1978, and Leo and Diane Dillon in 1994, and originally published in London between 1950 and 1956, The Chronicles of Narnia has been adapted several times, complete or in part, for radio, television, the stage, and film.
who was the author of the chronicles of narnia
C.S. Lewis