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It says something about the impression of the people who knew them that Tolkien was offered these honors. Perhaps he felt himself unworthy to accept them. I wish we knew more.
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Gilthalion (I'll get the spelling right one of these times!)--
Yes, I'd very much like more information on this. The fact comes from Michael White's biography of JRRT, and no other explanation is offered. If you ever see anything else, let me know.
The only thing I've ever seen in Tolkien's own words was a letter to his son Michael in late 1963 where he says: "We were separated first by the sudden apparition of Charles Williams....and then by his (Lewis's) marriage." I do know that Lewis did not feel comfortable with Williams and disapporived of his interest in the occult.
sharon, the 7th age hobbit