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