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Charles Williams

20 Sep 1886 - 15 May 1945

Charles Walter Stansby Williams (20 September 1886 – 15 May 1945) was a British poet, novelist, literary critic, editor, biographer, Anglican Christian, and occultist. He was also a member of the Inklings along with C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.

He is best known for his seven 'metaphysical thrillers', among which are War in Heaven (1930), The Place of the Lion (1931) and All Hallows Eve (1937). He also wrote history, literary criticism and theology, which included The Descent of the Dove (1929) and Outlines of Romantic Theology (1990). However, Williams regarded his Arthurian poetry as his finest achievement. Esoteric and dense, they include Taliessen Through Logres (1938), The Region of the Summer Stars (1944) and The Silver Stair (1912).

Williams' literary style is notable, being labyrinthine and full of obscure allusions. He was influenced by a variety of sources, including the Bible, Arthurian legend and the occult.

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    First published in 1937 25 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition descentintohell00will
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    First published in 1931 23 editions in 1 language — 3 previewable Cover of edition manydimensions00will_0 Cover of edition manydimensions0000will
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    First published in 1932 19 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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    First published in 1948 15 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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    First published in 1943 13 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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    First published in 1948 11 editions in 1 language
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    First published in 1930 10 editions in 1 language
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    First published in 1938 8 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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Subjects
English poetry, Poetry, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, History and criticism, Biography, Criticism and interpretation, History, Kings and rulers, Religious aspects, Beatrice Portinari, Characters, Christianity, Fiction, fantasy, general, Fiction, general, Fiction, religious, In literature, Knights and knighthood, Love, Love in literature, Religious aspects of Love, Theology, Authors, English, Britons, Correspondence
Places
Great Britain, Chelmsford, Eng. (Diocese), Eng. (Diocese) Chelmsford, England, English-speaking countries, London, Scotland
People
Arthur King, Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), Beatrice Portinari (1266-1290), Charles Williams (1886-1945), William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Francis Bacon (1561-1626), Elizabeth I Queen of England (1533-1603), Florence Sarah Conway Williams, Henry VII King of England (1457-1509), James I King of England (1566-1625), Jesus Christ, John Milton (1608-1674), John Wilmot Rochester Earl of (1647-1680), Lois Lang-Sims, Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556), William Herman Flecker (1859-1941), William Wordsworth (1770-1850)
Time
20th century, 19th century, James I, 1603-1625, 1558-1603, 1603-1625, 1930s, Early Stuarts, 1603-1649, Early modern, 1500-1700, Elizabeth, 1558-1603, Henry VII, 1485-1509, James VI, 1567-1625, Middle Ages, 600-1500

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  • Charles Walter Stansby Williams
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  • Williams, Charles, 1886-1945.
  • Charles W. Williams

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October 4, 2021 Edited by Jenner merge authors
September 30, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
November 24, 2019 Edited by mdmcginnis Typo
November 7, 2019 Edited by dcapillae Birth and death dates
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import