The Wardrobe Door

The Wardrobe Door

When Lewis Met Tolkien

It all started with a faculty meeting and needing a “smack.”

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Aaron Earls
Sep 04, 2025
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What do we know about when C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien met?

The relationship between Lewis and Tolkien is well-documented and well-known. Most everyone has heard of the influence Tolkien had on Lewis’ conversion and the encouragement Lewis gave to Tolkien during his development of Middle-earth. Fewer, however, know about the early stages of their frien…

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