Abstract
Building on studies by Diana Pavlac Glyer that illustrate collaboration among the Inklings, this short article argues that the letters of C. S. Lewis and Arthur Greeves provide evidence of similar practices in their correspondence between 1914 and 1919. Lewis and Greeves encouraged each other during their early writing careers and critiqued each other's works. Greeves also provided editorial assistance by sending Lewis the manuscripts of his poetry so that Lewis could prepare his poems for publication. The two further discussed working together to write an opera, although this work seems not to have come to fruition. The article thus develops Glyer's thesis by providing an additional example of a collaborative tendency in the working habits of an Inklings member. In addition, these findings suggest that Lewis was fortified by his relationships with others from the early stages of his writing career.
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call