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Lewis and Chesterton

Comprising most of Lewis' writings.
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Lewis and Chesterton

Postby Guest » April 23rd, 2005, 6:04 pm

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Re: Lewis and Chesterton

Postby Leslie » April 23rd, 2005, 8:46 pm

I don't know if they ever met, but Lewis was profoundly influenced by Chesterton's writings. Lewis first read Chesterton while in a convalescent hospital in WWI, and immediately liked him immensely. He credits The Everlasting Man with playing an important role in his conversion.
"What are you laughing at?"
"At myself. My little puny self," said Phillipa.
--Rumer Godden, In This House of Brede
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Re: Lewis and Chesterton

Postby Guest » April 26th, 2005, 2:31 am

Thank you for your insight. Just marveling at the genius of these two awesome writers. Any other info on their relationship would be greatly appreciated!
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