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Charles Williams

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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British poet, novelist, theologian, literary critic, and member of the Inklings (1886–1945)

Born 20 Sep 1886
Died 15 May 1945

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  • Cover of: Descent into hell
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    First published in 1948 — 27 editions
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  • Cover of: The figure of Beatrice: a study in Dante.
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  • Cover of: Arthurian torso: containing the posthumous fragment of The figure of Arthur

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  • Cover of: He came down from heaven ; and the forgiveness of sins
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  • Cover of: Taliessin through Logres: and The region of the summer stars

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British poet, novelist, theologian, literary critic, and member of the Inklings (1886–1945)

Born 20 Sep 1886
Died 15 May 1945

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English poetry, Poetry, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, Criticism and interpretation, Fiction, fantasy, general, History and criticism, Biography, Characters, History, Kings and rulers, Religious aspects, Beatrice Portinari, Christianity, Fiction, general, Fiction, religious, In literature, Knights and knighthood, Love, Love in literature, Religious aspects of Love, Theology, Authors, English, Beatrice, Britons

Places

Great Britain, Chelmsford, Eng. (Diocese), Eng. (Diocese) Chelmsford, England, English-speaking countries, London, Scotland

People

Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), Arthur King, Beatrice Portinari (1266-1290), Charles Williams (1886-1945), William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Elizabeth I Queen of England (1533-1603), Francis Bacon (1561-1626), James I King of England (1566-1625), Florence Sarah Conway Williams, Henry VII King of England (1457-1509), 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
  • Charles WILLIAMS
  • Williams, Charles, 1886-1945.
  • Charles W. Williams

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May 16, 2024 Edited by kathrinpassig merge authors
October 4, 2021 Edited by Jenner merge authors
September 30, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
November 24, 2019 Edited by mdmcginnis Typo
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import