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Owen Barfield (1898-1997): One of Lewis’ close friends when they were studying at Oxford, they had many heated discussions about philosophy. Tolkien suggested in some 1960s letters that they saw less of each other after Lewis and Williams became friendly, although earlier letters suggest he and Williams got along fine. He and Lewis enjoyed a close friendship for many years, which became distant some time after WWII. Tolkien (1892-1973): A philologist (scholar of languages) and a devout Roman Catholic. Right: Owen Barfield, used with permission of the Owen Barfield Literary Estate. Center: Charles Williams, public domain photo. He was the driving force behind the Inklings. His influence still reaches millions through his articles, and his fiction and non-fiction books. Lewis (1898-1963): Coming to faith in his early thirties, Lewis used his keen intellect as a lay theologian. Dian Glyer writes, "The Inklings acted as collaborators, supporters, critics, and editors-resonators." The most famous big four Inklings discussed, edited, and completed important books during this period, including:Ĭ.S. They were each affected by war, and their fellowship kept them from the despair many writers suffer from. The Inklings were effectively a band of brothers. On Tuesdays, they met at an Oxford pub called The Eagle and Child (which they called “The Bird and Baby”). On Thursdays, they met in Lewis’ rooms at Magdalen (pronounced Maudlyn) College, Oxford. The Inklings met in several places, most notably in two locations. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Nickos Where Did The Inklings Meet? Sayers, Lewis’ wife Joy Davidman, and Lewis’ cousin Camille Smith didn’t attend Inklings meetings, but they were familiar with the Inklings' work. Tolkien’s son, Christopher, was in the group for a time. Tolkien, Charles Williams, Owen Barfield, Hugo Dyson, Nevill Coghill, Lewis’s brother Warren, Dr. Lewis founded the group and described the membership qualifications as “a tendency to write, and Christianity.” The regular members included C.S. The Inklings had 19 members over the years, mostly Oxford academics or writers living in the Oxford area. Even if you don’t know their names, you’ve probably read or heard about at least two of their famous books: Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia. They were a group of British writers who gathered in the 1930s-1940s, reading and critiquing each others’ work. The Inklings would probably be surprised that people are still talking about them, decades after their meetings ended. 10 Things You Need to Know about the Inklings
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