The Inklings discussion

I know Lewis read and liked G.K. Chesterton, and so I have read Chesterton a bit. It has helped me see just why Lewis had the kind of faith he did. I want to read Augustine's "Confessions," something that also shaped his faith.

I think I want to explore reading other authors that the "Inklings" enjoyed.

It seems that most of the Inklings had a common faith.

Hi Abigail, thanks for a response to my post. I have read some Mac Donald and can really see how he influenced C.S.Lewis.

Are you reading anything good now?

I have been reading some theology, but am thinking I will look for some good fun reads from this Inklings group.

I've read Augustine's Confessions and the City of God. Confessions is easy to read and captivating, so I'm sure you'll enjoy reading it. City of God is something else entirely. It took me several months to get through it, but it's well worth it if you want to make the trek.

Thank you Paul, for your recommendation for Augustine"s Confession, however, it is summer and I am going to find something fun to read. (I just finished a Peter Kreeft book on Pascal's Pensees and I am in great need of light reading) Maybe another George MacDonald.

There was an article a few months back in a NC paper. It was about a semi-member of the Inklings, and she was a poet. I don't suppose anybody could help me find out who she is? I think her first name was Emily, but I'm really not sure.

I've just been reading the collected letters of Lewis, and one of the people he corresponded a lot with was a poet named Ruth Pitter. If that helps.