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The Inklings: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, and Their Friends

Humphrey Carpenter
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The Inklings: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, and Their Friends

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1979

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Humphrey Carpenter

The Inklings: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, and Their Friends

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1979
Book Details
Pages

287

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Oxford, England • 1930s-1940s

Publication Year

1979

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,887 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Humphrey Carpenter's The Inklings: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, and Their Friends offers an engaging glimpse into the lives and relationships of its subjects. Readers praise its detailed research and storytelling, although some find it slightly dense. Overall, it’s a valuable resource for fans of the authors and their literary camaraderie.

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Who Should Read The Inklings: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, and Their Friends?

Fans of literary history, especially those interested in the dynamic friendships and creative exchanges among iconic authors, will enjoy The Inklings: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, and Their Friends. Ideal for readers of The Fellowship by Philip Zaleski and Carol Zaleski, and The Oxford Inklings by Colin Duriez.

4.2

3,887 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

287

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Oxford, England • 1930s-1940s

Publication Year

1979

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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