Also some suggest (again absolutely without foundation) that Lewis was influenced by Williams when writing the trilogy. Many suggest Tolkien didn't like Wiliams, hated his work and disliked his friendship with Lewis. Something that may have led some to believe Tolkien disliked the work is the Charles Williams side to it. He certainly didn't jump for joy over much of Lewis's work.Īs for THS, maybe Tolkien didn't like that whole Arthurian Myth angle. THS is discussed briefly in Sauron Defeated and there is no mention iirc to Tolkien having a 'disfavourable view' toward it. Tolkien states that Lewis's 'That Hideous Strength, the end of the trilogy, which (good though it is in itself) I think spoiled it.' may be the source. In Letter 252, a draft letter to Michael, his son. There are other Tolkien-themed subreddits out there! Say hello to our friends in the following places:

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