Throughout literature history, there have been many famous muses and writing groups. These range drastically, from lovers inspiring historic masterpieces to rival bestsellers sparking friendships. For example, J.M.Barrie and his links to the Du Maurier family, influencing his classic Peter Pan; F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway famous case of ‘frenemy’-ship, the list goes on. It’s fascinating, thinking of all of these famous literary names having bonds, and inspiring each other. However, those mentioned are just the tip of the iceberg. There was one group in the 130s that produced some of the most influential fantasy literature of our time. Interestingly enough, this incredible group is fairly unknown. And, that group would be ‘The Oxford Inklings.’ …show more content…
These men were scholars who met at Oxford college, and the group lasted nearly two decades. The members would meet and converse, discussing this ranging from philosophy to literature. The Inklings included many famous names, but the two most notable would be C.S.Lewis and J.R.R.Tolkien. Remarkably, most of their most notable works would not be in existence today if it weren’t for The Inklings, and the friendship the two formed in it.
Although they were both very influential in the group, Lewis was considered the natural leader,
The group was informal, requiring no membership. The only ‘requirement’ was that visitors were friends of Lewis, or had been invited. The entire group recognized Lewis as the natural leader. Even though his personality was dominant, however, there was no coercion on his part over what would happen at any given meeting. Being a part of the Inklings was a free choice of equals. (Dureiz