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Following the two writers from their early lives and experiences during World War I to their meeting at Oxford, their years with the Inklings, and the development of their legendary works, this engaging volume explores the ideas, friendships, and shared influences behind two of the most important names in modern fantasy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our books are brand new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mythmakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tells the intertwined story of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. 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