Which animal is the title character in C.S. Lewis’s 1952 novel Prince Caspian?

Prince Caspian is a human character, not an animal, in C.S. Lewis’s 1952 novel Prince Caspian. The title refers to Caspian X, the rightful heir to the throne of Narnia.

Caspian is raised by his uncle Miraz, who has seized power and intends to prevent Caspian from becoming king. Caspian escapes and gathers support from Old Narnian creatures, including talking animals and legendary beings whose existence Miraz’s regime denies.

The Pevensie children return to Narnia and help Caspian in his struggle. Aslan also reappears, while the story explores the contrast between the older, enchanted Narnia and the increasingly human-dominated kingdom ruled by Miraz.

The title can be misleading because many Narnia titles involve creatures or magical objects. In this case, “Prince” is a royal title and “Caspian” is the character’s name, not an animal species or place.