The Inklings

In the 1930s at Oxford, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams formed an influential literary group known as the Inklings, where they gathered to discuss philosophy, literature, and their own works. Author Humphrey Carpenter, familiar with the Inklings, vividly reconstructs their warm, imaginative meetings at Lewis' Magdalen College rooms, offering insights into how their friendships inspired the creation of beloved classics like The Lord of the Rings and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. This engaging account captures the creativity and camaraderie that shaped their enduring legacies.