The Magician's Nephew
When is The Magician’s Nephew Set and Why Does it Matter?
Leaked set photos from NETFLIX The Magician’s Nephew reveal a surprising 1950s setting, sparking intense debate among Narnia fans. C.S. Lewis originally placed the story in 1900 Edwardian London, a choice tied to historical, thematic, and theological symbolism. This article examines why Lewis chose that year, how shifting to the 1950s could alter the story’s meaning, and whether Greta Gerwig’s adaptation risks losing the timeless, Genesis-like purity of Narnia’s creation.