When Lewis Met Tolkien
It all started with a faculty meeting and needing a “smack.”
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…




