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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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, History and criticism, Biography, Religious aspects, Theology, Christianity, Criticism and interpretation, Fiction, fantasy, general, Forgiveness of sin, History, Love, Poetry, Religious aspects of Love, Adaptations, Allusions, American Detective and mystery stories, American fiction, American fiction, history and criticism, 20th century, Amour, Amour dans la littérature, Arthurian romances, Aspect religieux, Authors, English, Authors, English -- 20th century -- Correspondence, BeatricePeople
Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), Arthur King, Beatrice Portinari (1266-1290), Charles Williams (1886-1945), Florence Sarah Conway Williams, James I King of England (1566-1625), John Milton (1608-1674), John Wilmot Rochester Earl of (1647-1680), Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556), William Shakespeare (1564-1616), William Wordsworth (1770-1850)ID Numbers
- OLID: OL117225A
- ISNI: 0000000121186105
- Library of Congress Names: n79040146
- LibraryThing: williamscharles-1
- LibriVox: 3169
- SBN/ICCU (National Library Service of Italy): PALV050119
- VIAF: 4969563
- Wikidata: Q124735
- Inventaire.io: wd:Q124735
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- Charles Walter Stansby Williams
- Charles WILLIAMS
- Williams, Charles, 1886-1945.
- Charles W. Williams
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