"It is difficult to overstate the influence of G.K. Chesterton. Apart from the numerous converts who have come to Christianity, at least in part, because of an encounter with his writings, two of the bestselling books of all time were written, at least in part, under Chesterton’s benign patronage. The Lord of the Rings and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, both of which are in the top ten bestselling books of all time, were written by authors who cited Chesterton as a major influence."
In a recent commentary, writer Joseph Pearce reflected on the influence of G. K. Chesterton on J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis.
To access Mr. Pearce's complete essay, please visit:
The Imaginative Conservative: Chesterton, Tolkien and Lewis in Elfland
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