The Inklings of Oxford: C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and

The Inklings of Oxford: C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Their Friends

Oxfordâ€™s fabled streets echo with the names of such key figures in English history as Edmund Halley, John Wycliffe, and John and Charles Wesley. Of more recent times are those of C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and the other members of the renowned literary circle to which they belonged, the Inklings. What would it be like to walk this medieval cityâ€™s narrow lanes in the company of such giants of Christian literature, to visit Magdalen College, where Lewis and Tolkien read aloud their works-in-progress to their friends, or the Eagle and Child pub, the Inklingsâ€™ favorite gathering place? The lavish photography of this book will introduce you to the fascinating world of the Inklings, matching their words to the places where these friends discussedâ€”and argued overâ€”theology, philosophy, ancient Norse myth, and Old Icelandic, while writing stories that were to become classics of the faith. The Inklings of Oxford will deepen your knowledge of and appreciation for this unique set of personalities. The book also features a helpful map section for taking walking tours of Oxford University and its environs.
Country USA
Brand Zondervan
Manufacturer Zondervan
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2009-06-28
UnitCount 1
UPCs 025986285036
EANs 9780310285038

The Inklings of Oxford: C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Their Friends