Duriez, Colin,

The Oxford Inklings : Lewis, Tolkien and their circle / Colin Duriez. - First edition. - 288 pages, [8] pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Through love and beyond : Charles Williams, the enigmatic Inkling -- Roots and shoots : friends who will become Inklings -- The 1920s : Oxford, wistful dreams, and a war with Owen Barfield -- J.R.R. Tolkien returns to Oxford and C.S. Lewis meets God -- The birth of the Inklings -- The 1930s : writing books they liked to read -- The war years and the golden age of the Inklings -- The close of the golden age -- The final years -- After the Inklings -- Just a group of friends?

Tells the story of the friendships, mutual influence, and common purpose of the Inklings.

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Lewis, C. S. 1898-1963.
Tolkien, J. R. R. 1892-1973.
Barfield, Owen, 1898-1997.
Williams, Charles, 1886-1945.


Inklings (Group of writers)
English literature--History and criticism.--20th century


Oxford (England)--Intellectual life--20th century.

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