As far as I know Lewis 'borrowed' quite often, in a general way, & occaisionally in a more 'obvious' way. They had a very close relationship in the 30's & 40's. Check out Humphrey Carpenter's books - JRRT a Biography, & The Inklings.
That's not to say the influence was all one way. Its clear there wouldn't have been a LotR without Lewis' influence & encouragement. Also its clear from HOME that Lewis had some influence on what Tolkien left in & left out in a small way. We Probably also have Lewis to thank for Tolkien's epilogue being left out of LotR. Have any of you read the Epilogue (in Sauron Defeated, HOME vol 9)? Do you think it should have been left in the book?
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01-22-2003, 03:51 AM
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