El caballo y su muchacho

Escrito por C. S. Lewis

Narrado por Idzi Dutkiewicz

Narnia… donde los caballos hablan y a los ermitaños les gusta la compañía, donde los hombres malvados se convierten en burros, donde los muchachos van a la batalla… y donde comienza la aventura.

Durante la Edad de Oro de Narnia, cuando Peter es Sumo Monarca, un niño llamado Shasta descubre que no es hijo de Arsheesh, un pescador de Calormen, y decide huir lejos, hacia el norte, a Narnia. Al ser confundido con otro fugitivo, Shasta llega a descubrir quién es en realidad e incluso encuentra a su verdadero padre.

Por primera vez, el lenguaje de los siete libros clásicos ha sido adaptado para el lector latinoamericano y editado para garantizar la coherencia de los nombres, personajes, lugares y acontecimientos dentro del universo de Narnia. Además, presentan las cubiertas e ilustraciones originales de Pauline Barnes.

Aunque forma parte de una saga, este es un libro independiente. Si quieres descubrir más sobre Narnia, puedes leer El príncipe Caspian, el cuarto libro de Las crónicas de Narnia.

The Horse and His Boy

Narnia... where horses talk and hermits like company, where evil men become donkeys, where boys go to battle... and where adventure begins.

During the Golden Age of Narnia, when Peter is High Monarch, a boy named Shasta discovers that he is not the son of Arsheesh, a Calormen fisherman, and decides to run far north to Narnia. Being mistaken for another fugitive, Shasta comes to discover who he really is and even finds his real father.

For the first time, the language of the seven classic books has been adapted for the Latin American reader and edited to ensure consistency of names, characters, places and events within the Narnia universe. In addition, they feature the original covers and illustrations by Pauline Barnes.

Although it is part of a saga, this is a stand-alone book. If you want to discover more about Narnia, you can read Prince Caspian, the fourth book of The Chronicles of Narnia.

• Idioma: Español
• Editorial: Grupo Nelson
• Fecha de lanzamiento: 21 nov 2023
• ISBN: 9781400342808

C. S. Lewis

Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics in The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures.

Comentarios para El caballo y su muchacho

[Rosa María Berumen Félix · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Disfruté mucho de ésta crónica y sus enseñanzas. La dramatización es genial. Tánto ¡que escucharé el libro nuevamente!

[castlelass · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

This book is part of The Chronicles of Narnia series but can easily be read as a standalone. Many of the characters of the first Narnia book make an appearance (the Pevensies, Aslan, and Tumnus), but the focus is on two new characters. Shasta is a boy who runs away with a talking horse called Bree, after overhearing his father’s plans to sell him into slavery. He meets Aravis, a girl who has run away from her family of nobles. She rides a talking mare named Hwin. Both horses are from Narnia and are seeking their way back.

The storyline follows their journey, adventures, perils, and a battle. It is a combination of fairy tale and mystical quest. We learn about the lands bordering Narnia to the south. It is easy to root for the feisty Aramis, and the curious but apprehensive Shasta. I particularly enjoyed its message of kindness. There are a few references that feel outdated, but it was published in 1954, is listed as a childhood favorite by many, and I am glad I finally had a chance to read it.

"One of the drawbacks about adventures is that when you come to the most beautiful places you are often too anxious and hurried to appreciate them."

[therebelprince · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

Coming back to this series, I'm surprised by how much I really like it. "The Horse and His Boy" is a little parable which doesn't really connect with the rest of the Narnia series, but there's something about the imagery of this duo and their cross-country travels that really appealed to me as a child. I think it's rather lovely, really.

[bobbybslax · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

A more palatable story than The Silver Chair, but less interesting for the same reason. The Why of it all never really landed for me—why we were being told this random story about a boy and his horse while the Pevensies were kings/queens in Narnia. I suppose there doesn’t need to be an answer to Why, but the feeling that spurned on the Why remained.

[estherfilbrun · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Several years ago, I was talking to a friend about reading, and we got onto the topic of C.S. Lewis’ writings and his Narnia series in particular. When he found out I’d never read this book yet, he told me that needed to be the next book I read, as it was his favorite. Well…I didn’t follow that advice, but I have been able to since read it aloud to my siblings, and what fun that has been!

I’ve found, over the last few years, that I love books that have animals as main characters—especially ones that have spunky animals. Actually, I take that back. I like spunky characters, no matter whether they’re animals or great-aunts. Anyway, I loved Bree in this story. He’s funny, has a great perspective (normally, anyway), and knows his mind. I also loved Shasta, and the journey the two take together is one to be experienced!

Since this was my first time reading this story, I don’t feel like I have a very good grasp on the allegorical side of the book. I do understand how this book—and the series as a whole—got to be so popular, though, and don’t doubt that I’ll return to this story one day (and maybe I’ll understand the allegory better then?). My siblings and I are all enjoying the chance to experience the stories together, and this book was no exception. Often, when I sat down to read aloud, I’d hardly be able to stop reading until we’d gone through several chapters and my voice was giving out. In all, this is a great continuation of the series, and I’m looking forward to seeing what the next books contain!

[missbrangwen · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

This novel is not set in Narnia for the most part, but in Calormen, a country south of Narnia. The protagonist is the boy Shasta, who lives with a fisherman who treats him hardly better than a slave. One evening Shasta eavesdrops on the fisherman and a rich guest and learns that the fisherman plans to sell him. Shasta goes to the stables and seeks solace with the horses, when the guest's horse starts talking to him - Bree is a Talking Horse from Narnia and plans his escape. He takes Shasta with him and together they live through many adventures on their way north.

I loved this story as a child - although I did not remember details before my reread, I knew that I loved the adventure, the talking horse and the sense of freedom running through the story. I still enjoyed these aspects of the novel now: The companionship between Bree and Shasta, the descriptions of the landscapes, the rough life they led on the way. However, the depiction of Calormen and its inhabitants is rather problematic: It is clearly inspired by Arabic countries and it is full of stereotypes and ridiculousness. The Calormenes are depicted as stupid, foolish and weak, in contrast to the free and noble Narnians and Archenlanders who of course are real men and look much better, too. I felt really uncomfortable reading all that. It is a pity because apart from that, it is a really good story.

[jfranklin592262 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This was my first time reading this book.....I had read some of the series, but not all of them. I recently purchased the box set and I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

This has become my second favorite in the series.....The Lion, the Witch and the wardrobe is my first.

I enjoyed the new characters in this story, as well as getting a glimpse of Edmund, Susan and Lucy in a different light...reading about the times when they ruled in Narnia was great.

I highly recommend this series for everyone....child and adult alike.

[foof2you · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Book three in The Chronicle of Narnia series that focuses on the story of Shasta, an orphan and Bree, a proud war horse trying to get back to Narnia.

[barnesbookshelf · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I remembered nothing about this book from my previous reads.

I really liked this one. I liked that it was an adventure from the Golden Age of Narnia, so we actually got to see Edmund, Lucy, and Susan as acting monarchs. I find it super interesting how different the format of this story is from the others in the series, mostly because it doesn't involve pulling in assistance from the outside world. I liked this one more than the Silver Chair. Current order of favorites: Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy: Prince Caspian; The Silver Chair.

[mollygroff · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This Narnia comes in #2, right after the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. It's a really good book, with memrable, fun characters, interesting plot and overall amazing!

[the_literary_jedi · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

This book is about Shasta and Bree the Horse. They meet in an unfortunate moment but escape to meet Aravis and Hwin the horse she travels with.

The two have many adventures, specifically with the Tisroc who is trying to invade Narnia and marry his son to Susan Pevensie, Queen of Narnia.

The story is quick with several battles. The small twist at the end is wholesome and heart-warming. Aslan does come in with the lesson at the end, making everyone regret their warmongering and foul attitudes - he transforms a Tisroc prince into an ass because that's what he's acted like throughout the story.

**All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

[thestartrekkie · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

The Narnia series is a great Fantasy with a different world and all the magic you could ever wish for!

[hobbitprincess · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Another of the Narnia books. The story was largely separate from the first book, but some of the 4 children did appear in the roles while they were in Narnia. I enjoyed the story for the children's tale that it was.

[jiraiya_5 · Calificación: 1 de 5 estrellas]

Imagine my horror when I read this once familiar story in e-book form, and stopped reading when Aslan was saying 'myself' to poor Shasta. The problem of evil has never been more apparent in any book.

C.S. Lewis has always been disingenuous about his Narnia books, imparting the sugar coated dishonesties about the Creation of Narnia, implying in other books that the worst should fall on Aslan's tawny shoulders.

Forget about all of the previous grievances. Forget the implied racism. This book is boring. Every talking character is. More rubbish being spouted each page. By the way, I do think, unlike Lewis, that Cor is a far worse name than Shasta.

[fence_2 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

So much casual racism...
If you ignore that (and I get why people can't, and shouldn't have to) its a fun story.

And some sexism thrown in too, lets not forget.

[andy_dimartino · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I like this set of audiobooks as they are being read to me in Chronological order and I have always resisted reading them in that order up until now but it's all good!!!

[danielstj · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

Of all the Narnia books that I have read, this one is my least favourite. I didn't really feel attached to the story or the course of events as they were transpiring and I felt that the lack of connection, bordering on stiff writing at the same time, made the experience a little meddlesome and not very entertaining.

2 stars.

[linyarai · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

A great classic.

[sean191 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I thought the Horse and His Boy was more heavy-handed with its religious tilt than any of the previous Narnia books, but it was also a more exciting story than the Silver Chair certainly and possibly better than The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. With new characters not tied to previously introduced stories (with the exception of the late and limited cameos from Lucy, Edmund and Susan) it nearly stands on its own as a story. 3 1/2 stars.

[kristelh_15 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

The fifth to be published but the third book in the Narnia series this book features two talking horses and two children from the fantasy land. The horses long for their homeland. The children are escaping, the 4 set off for Narnia. A story of longing, a story of providence.

[angelarenea-1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I liked this book; it was a lot better in the context of the series than it is as an individual book. There was a lot of running to somewhere or from someone/something and not a whole lot of story. But the story that was there did not disappoint. I look forward to the next book!

[fiddleback_ · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Very enjoyable adventure. Potentially best?

[sarahgracegrzy · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Lovely, as is all of Narnia! This is probably my least favorite of the seven, but I obviously liked it enough, as I gave it four stars. ;)

[rosalita_1 · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

The third tale (chronologically) in the Chronicles of Narnia series, and not a favorite. I found myself extremely uncomfortable reading about a place where the bad guys are dark-skinned Muslim stand-ins, and the good guys are blonde, blue-eyed Aryans Narnians. It's probably not something I would have bumped on if I had read these when I was a child, but now, in the increasingly partisan, paranoid, intolerant, hate-filled world we have made for ourselves, it sat badly indeed.

The story itself, subtracting the distasteful ethno-religious elements, was slight but fine. A slave boy runs away from his master, aided and abetted by a talking horse who was himself captured from Narnia and wants to return home. Along the way, horse and boy team up with a young girl fleeing a forced marriage and her own talking horse. Hwin the lady horse was my favorite character by far. I can only imagine how completely over the moon I would have been to read this in fifth grade, when I was at the height of my "horse crazy" phase!

[justagirlwithabook · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

The Chronicles of Narnia really define my childhood in so many ways. I remember being read to at night before bed as my parents made their way through each of these books and my imagination went running rampant. I absolutely adored each one of these stories, the children and their tumbles into Narnia, the lessons that they learned from Aslan and his people, and the greater implications it had on me as a reader and human being. I adore British literature, and especially children's British literature from the master, C.S. Lewis!

[mindea_1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I did not know this story at all and absolutely loved it! I wish this one had been made into a movie too!

[greeniezona · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

Still working through the Narnia books for Jefferson's bedtime stories, only with this book picked up Andrew (my husband) as a listener as well. Really, I had remembered almost nothing from this volume, so the story unfolded as a surprise. Some parts were quite lovely, but then the depiction of the Calormen was definitely problematic. So now I have to find a book with some positive Arabic characters for Jefferson as a counter-balance.

I like the narrator-talks-to-the-reader thing, even if Tolkien does it better in The Hobbit.

If only all the Orientalism could be somehow lifted from the rest of the story. I did so like Hwin. And saying her name, reading aloud. And Jefferson loved Prince Corin.

I'm just feeling kind of meh, about it all.

[milliehennessy · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

I wasn't interested in the characters or the plot of this story. It was somewhat attached to the reign of Lucy and company, but that wasn't until the end and it wasn't in-depth. I'd like to know more about their rule of Narnia and their adventures there - maybe future books talk more about that? Or even more about queen Jadis again.

This story just felt like two random kids and two random talking horses, none of which were really relatable or interesting.

I have seen other reviews discussing how racist this book is too - honestly, I was so disinterested and since I was listening to the audio, I tuned out much of the world-building and plot even, so I can't speak on that matter.

Hoping the rest of the series picks up somewhat - it's turning out to be a lackluster experience so far.

[gypsysmom_1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This is the sixth book in the Narnia series. "The time is the Golden Age during the reign of High King Peter, and the heroes are Horse, Bree, and Shasta, the boy who runs away with him from the cruel country of Calorman. Their shared adventures take them to the city of Tashbaan in disguise where Shasta is mistaken for a truant prince, and on an endless ride by burning day and silvery night over the desert to Narnia where Shasta discovers his true identity. When someone suggests that Shasta has stolen Bree, the Horse replies, 'You might as well say I stole him.'

[longhorndaniel · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Wish i read these sooner