La última batalla

Escrito por C. S. Lewis

Narrado por Idzi Dutkiewicz

Narnia… donde hay que decir adiós… y donde la aventura comienza de nuevo.

El unicornio afirma que los humanos son traídos a Narnia cuando allí hay agitación y problemas. Y Narnia está en problemas ahora: Un falso Aslan vaga por la tierra. La única esperanza es que Eustace y Jill, viejos amigos de Narnia, puedan encontrar al verdadero Aslan y devolverle la paz a la tierra. Su tarea es difícil pues, como dice el centauro: «Las estrellas no mienten nunca, pero los hombres y las bestias sí». ¿Quién es el verdadero Aslan y quién el impostor? .

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. Adéntrate una y otra vez en el mundo encantado de Las crónicas de Narnia. Hay siete libros en total.

The Last Battle

Narnia… donde hay que decir adiós… y donde la aventura comienza de nuevo.

The unicorn claims that humans are brought to Narnia when there is turmoil and trouble there. And Narnia is in trouble now: a false Aslan roams the land. The only hope is that Eustace and Jill, old friends from Narnia, can find the real Aslan and restore peace to the land. Their task is difficult for, as the centaur says, "The stars never lie, but men and beasts do." Who is the true Aslan and who is the impostor?

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. Delve again and again into the enchanted world of The Chronicles of Narnia. There are seven books in all.

• Idioma: Español
• Editorial: Grupo Nelson
• Fecha de lanzamiento: 23 ene 2024
• ISBN: 9781400342860

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 The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures. Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) fue uno de los intelectuales más importantes del siglo veinte y podría decirse que fue el escritor cristiano más influyente de su tiempo. Fue profesor particular de literatura inglesa y miembro de la junta de gobierno en la Universidad Oxford hasta 1954, cuando fue nombrado profesor de literatura medieval y renacentista en la Universidad Cambridge, cargo que desempeñó hasta que se jubiló. Sus contribuciones a la crítica literaria, literatura infantil, literatura fantástica y teología popular le trajeron fama y aclamación a nivel internacional. C. S. Lewis escribió más de treinta libros, lo cual le permitió alcanzar una enorme audiencia, y sus obras aún atraen a miles de nuevos lectores cada año. Sus más distinguidas y populares obras incluyen Las Crónicas de Narnia, Los Cuatro Amores, Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino y Mero Cristianismo.

Comentarios para La última batalla

[foof2you · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

The final chapter in the Chronicles of Narnia saga, Eustace and Jill must solve the problem of the false Aslan roaming Narnia and acting unlike the Aslan that they know.

[therebelprince · Calificación: 1 de 5 estrellas]

This book makes me uneasy, quite frankly.

Look, I'll give Lewis props for a rather unexpected ending to the series. It's bold, mature and the exact opposite (in some ways) of the "everyone lives" philosophy of Russell T Davies or JK Rowling. Completely destabilising Narnia is something that feels visceral to anyone who fell in love with the books as a child. And I did enjoy, somewhat, the comic allegory of the faux Aslan.

But... pardon the pun, Jesus Christ this is skeevy. For the most part, the series as Christian allegory could be wilfully ignored if you wanted to just enjoy the texture of the books and their creation of a world. Not so much here, quite frankly. Even aside from Lewis' infamous "screw you" to Susan for, you know, being interested in sex and make-up, the book is rather blatant in what it wants to push on to children.

As I mentioned in my "Silver Chair" review, I'm not inherently against this. After all, it worked for such luminaries as Dante and Evelyn Waugh. But there's a clear difference here, I feel, and - while I can still appreciate the allegory even from my anti-religious bias - this simply doesn't feel like a fitting end to the Narnia series. Instead, it feels like an overly aggressive Sunday School teacher who's tired of just sitting around and telling kind stories. I completely understand Lewis' passion, from his point of view, to try and show the true terror of losing his world to a more secular one. It's just a pity that rather than simply writing essays about the perceived problem, he had to incorporate it so thoroughly into the final book of a much beloved children's series.

In spite of my beliefs, and the fact that Philip Pullman and his ilk have eradicated our generation's need for Narnia, I still treasure these books from my childhood, and always will. It's just a pity, that's all it is.

[the_literary_jedi · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

The final book in The Chronicles of Narnia series.King Tirian has to save Narnia. Aslan is missing and an imposter is giving orders, enslaving the Narnians, and works in collusion with the Calormen.There is a great and terrible battle where all the Pevensie children, except for Susan, Eustace, Jill, Polly, and Diggory participate. In the end, Narnia disappears but Aslan has opened a door and behold, there is Narnia.The ending is a tear-jerker and some children may get scared or saddened. The last lesson learned is one of charity and good faith. **All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

[thestartrekkie · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

The Narnia series is an amazing and diverse series about traveling through worlds. This book was a great finale to the series!

[andy_dimartino · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Love the simplicity of these stories and yet they are filled with complexity. Patrick Stewart did a great job narrating this one, especially his high, squeaky voices!!! Sorry that it is over once again....

[aldusmanutius · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

Christian allegory really becomes oppressive in this one.

[hamburgerclan · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

The Last Battle. Armaggedon comes to Narnia. Having read all the previous books in the series I just couldn't wait to see how it ends. Would fire and brimstone rain down from the heavens? Would trumpets blast and tempests rage? Would Aslan descend and crush all evil beneath his mighty paw? Well, sort of. This is a children's book after all. There is death and destruction, but the book hardly dwells upon it. I think I remember hearing that Mr. Lewis' theology wasn't all that much "fire and brimstone" anyway. Be that as it may, I expected a wee bit more. An unreasonable expectation, I would have to admit. Still, there are plenty of excellent aspects to the book as it allegorizes disbelief, faithfulness and judgment. It's definitely a book to put on my shelf, and I intend to keep it there until I meet the real Aslan, face to face.--J.

[danielstj · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

This is the last book in the Narnia series and is, undoubtedly, my favourite and most poetic one of the bunch. The action seems more ripe and the characters more true to themselves here and the allusions and poetic language is duly appreciated. This is achieved, all at the same time, while being entertaining.4 stars.

[linyarai · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

A great classic.

[sean191 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I gave this a four-star based on the reaction of my children rather than my own feelings, because that's what reading it this time, 30+ years after the first time I read and probably 25+ after the last time I read it was all about. They were excited to recognize characters from our past journeys through Narnia. They were upset by how things were turning out for Narnia and they were relieved by how it wrapped up - although still upset that this was our last visit to that land for the three of us together.

[marypo-3 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This is probably my favorite book out of the series. I love how this book draws parallels that go beyond Narnia. It's the culmination of the battle against good and evil and what would that be without everyone's (except for maybe Eustace) favorite mouse, Reepicheep. Had to go an entire book without him, so don't mind my enthusiasm. *cough*
I'm reminded of the verse: For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Whether intentionally or not, I saw how this played out with this final book and that made it that much sweeter. It's bittersweet because this really is the end. It's over. Really. I'm still in denial.

[shahnareads · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

It's finally complete. I've done it. What a wonderful little world. I'm so glad I finally read all these books. I love them.

I love unicorns! I was very excited to finally get to this one. Although there is so much death and destruction, I still do enjoy this little world. Susan is really missing out. 

Growing up sucks. 

[sandra.pinkerton83 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Great! Wrapped the entire story.

[5eva5 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

King Tirian and his friend Jewel the Unicorn hear word of "Aslan's return," but Aslan seems to have turned into a tyrannical lion and Tirian calls to the real Aslan for help, which arrived in the guise of Jill Pole and Eustace Scrubb. This was one of my favorite books as a child and, although the religious allusions are too heavy-handed for an adult, every time I reread it, Eustace and Jill bring me the same joy they always have and the poor donkey, Puzzle, breaks my heart every time. This, and the other books in the series, will be on my to-reread list for the rest of my life. This audio version is brilliantly read by Patrick Stewart.

[fiddleback_ · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

Second half good.

[mindea_1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I officially finished The Chronicles of Narnia! This series is definitely very interesting. On the surface it is a kids series about a place called Narnia, with a bunch of fun adventures. On a deeper level it is completely and utterly about Christian theology. The creation of Narnia, the belief in and ability of Aslan, the good and evil in the land and people, the place beyond Narnia, etc. This is Revelations retold as children's stories. I remember not liking The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe movie when it first came out because of it's obvious religious undertones throughout the whole story, but ~20 years later I am able to look at it and appreciate it for what it is and it didn't bother me as much. I am so glad I finally read this series.

[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!

[gypsysmom_1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This is the last Chronicle of Narnia for which C. S. Lewis won the Carnegie Medal as the best book published for children in 1956. The battle is between King Tirian and the forces of evil, as represented by Shift the Ape and his poor dupe, Puzzle the donkey. Shift dresses Puzzle up as the great Aslan himself, corrupting the animals, slaughtering the talking trees and destroying the harmony of the kingdom. The children from the previous books return to Narnia to help and many other characters from previous stories make appearances as well. C. S. Lewis wrote no more fiction after this book, a great pity.

[forevermasterless · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

This is the worst of all the Narnia books. While I have a strong personal dislike for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and rated it two stars as well, I can at least see why others like it. I just found it mind-numbingly boring. This, on the other hand, is hard to like and, more importantly, hard to defend.

It starts out strong, with an ape tricking his donkey friend into wearing a lion pelt that washed into a pond they frequent so that he can pretend to be Aslan and get people to do stuff for him. It's obviously analogous to the Antichrist but I'm fine with that. It's a fascinating part of the Christian myth and makes for good drama and tension.

The second half is where everything falls apart. The Antichrist signals the end times, and as you can imagine that's exactly what happens. Unfortunately it happens rather slowly, and boringly. After much ado about nothing Aslan shows up, kills Narnia, ushers everyone through a magical door into the 'real' Narnia (Heaven) and they live happily ever after, theoretically. Except all the kids actually died in a horrible train accident back in our world and Susan gets to stay behind in the world where her friends are dead because fuck her, am I right?

It's not so much the heavy-handed Christian apologist on the other end of these words that I have a problem with. After all, that's been there from the start and I've been pretty okay with it. It's more that this is the first time I've truly felt that Lewis let his faith worsen his storytelling instead of mining the Christian myth for all it's worth. The descriptions of 'Heaven' go on forever and are uninspired, which grinds the pace to a halt. All conflict disappears in the build up to the end times because you know what's going to happen so early, and that none of these struggles in the moment will really mean anything by the end.

Oh, and did I mention that it's got some pretty obvious racist undertones? And that it says Susan is denied Heaven primarily because she's off having sex, basically, and that's wrong and stuff? Like I said, it's pretty hard to defend. Still, I give it two stars instead of one because the book started off simply in the style of a parable with a donkey pretending to be Aslan because of his mean ape friend, and as that it was enjoyable for a short time. Also because it's the end of the series and it brings back all your favorite characters in the end, which does feel a little nostalgic and heart-warming. I may have only gotten around to reading all the books in the last couple of years, but Narnia has technically been a part of my life since I first read Magician's Nephew, Wardrobe, and Silver Chair back in middle school. Even with all the Christian propaganda, it's bittersweet to see it go.

[leslie398 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Not a review but just a few thoughts upon finishing this last of the Narnia series...

What a sad book! Not only did the Narnians apparently lose their last battle with the Calormenes, Narnia itself is 'undone' by Aslan and all the Pevensies (except Susan), Eustace, Jill, Digory & Polly all died in England!! And despite Lewis's attempt to say that this wasn't sad at all but rather glorious, I couldn't stop wondering in the final section "What about Susan?" Peter, Edmund, Lucy are reunited with their parents & all their old friends. But what happens to Susan, the only survivor of this terrible train crash? I bet it isn't glorious for her...

[bell7_1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

A crafty Ape named Shift finds a lion skin and, using it to cover a donkey named Puzzle, tricks him into masquerading as Aslan and the Talking Beasts of Narnia into following his whims, even going up against King Tirian.I'll be honest here... this book is probably one of the ones that had the most impact on my decision to be an English major. When I was 8-9 years old, I most often named it my favorite book. Okay so the plot is razor thin and choppy, and reading it as an adult I was a little disappointed at times that things didn't quite match my recollection. But as a kid...oh, as a kid I was so proud to have figured out some of the parallels between this book and prophecy in the Bible. Reading "between the lines" was new to me, and the ability to match one thing with another and see Lewis's interpretations of end times and heaven and the rest just fascinated me. I still love the last few chapters and the very last line especially gets me every time.

[lit_chick_2 · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

2004, Harper Collins Publishers, Read by Patrick StewartNarnia has long enjoyed peace and prosperity under the reign of King Caspian X, but trouble is brewing. In the North, an greedy ape named Shift convinces a simple minded donkey, Puzzle, to dress himself in a lion’s hide and pretend to be Aslan. By manipulating Puzzle, Shift – in league with the Calormene warlord Rishda Tarkaan – manages to persuade the Narnians that he speaks for Aslan – and convinces them to serve the Calormenes and to cut down the talking trees of Narnia. The proceeds of the work will go to “Aslan’s” treasury, for the benefit of all. When Tirian and his magnificent unicorn, Jewel, learn of the deceit, Tirian accuses Shift and, in doing so, is captured. He calls on Aslan for help, and Jill and Eustace also return to Narnia. The group must engage Shift and the Calormenes. But many Narnians are slaughtered. The kings and queens bear witness to the end of the Narnian world. All the inhabitants, including those who have died, gather outside the barn to be judged by Aslan; the faithful enter Aslan's Country while those who have opposed or deserted him become ordinary animals and vanish. (Wikipedia)Admittedly, I did not find this last installment terribly interesting, and the Christian overtones are a bit heavy-handed here. That said, Patrick Stewart, who narrates The Last Battle is sublime! And as a whole, the the Narnia Chronicles are easily recommended.

[bookslesstravelled · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

A strong end to a great journey! Narnia will be missed, but always treasured and I can't wait to visit again!

[nx74defiant · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I'm surprised how little I remember this story. The only part I remembered was the end.

A good conclusion to the Narnia novels.

[oel_3-1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

When I was a kid, I thought the story was just the last of the adventures in Narnia, however, when I reread it recently gave me goosebumps, Lewis actually showed us hidden meaning to each characters, places and events. Narnia is more than just an adventure.

[bagpuss-3 · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

Of all the books in the series, this is the one that I remembered least about from when I first read them many, many years ago as a child. As a child I am sure I didn’t really take in the religious aspect of them. As an adult it is very obvious. It’s not this aspect of it that left me feeling rather cold towards the book, but I just didn’t enjoy the story, and I didn’t like Lewis’ treatment of Susan. I guess he had his reasons but it seems a shame that she was treated the way she was, just to make a point. Overall I was left feeling unrewarded by making it to the end of the series. In future if I do decide to revisit Narnia it will only be to re-read The Magician’s Nephew and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

[mbmackay · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

Narnia 7.The end, at last. Fine children's books, but hardly as durable as Lord of the Rings?Read in Samoa Dec 2002

[kate_schulte078 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This book would be good to use when talking about the end of the world. I think students will like this because it is an integrating view of how the world might end.

[melanielost · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

My favorite book ever! This book is perfect

[leandrod-2 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Could I give it ſix ſtars? I read þis ſome ſeven times already. Even had ðe laſt oh ſo beautiful pages by heart.