The C.S. Lewis podcast
#153 The poet and the philologist: Lewis and Tolkien's early years
Apr 15, 2024
Dr. Holly Ordway discusses the early friendship between Lewis and Tolkien, highlighting their pivotal meeting at Addison's Walk. They explore how their friendship influenced their faith and creative works, as well as the significance of the Inklings group in fostering creativity and community.
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- Lewis and Tolkien's common love for medieval sagas solidified their transformative friendship.
- Tolkien's intellectual discussions reinvigorated Lewis's faith, leading to mutual creative inspiration.
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The Transformative Friendship Between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien
C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, two influential writers of the 20th century, formed a transformative friendship that impacted both their lives significantly. Initially meeting at Oxford in 1926, they discovered common interests, especially their love for medieval sagas. Tolkien's vulnerability in sharing a draft poem with Lewis further solidified their friendship, leading to constructive exchanges that shaped each other's works and beliefs.
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