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Tolkien, Lewis, the Inklings and Audiobooks

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Episode  ·  28:45  ·  Dec 18, 2025

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We may be in a golden age for audiobooks, but for those with sight impairments they have always been essential. Blind writer and returning guest Andrew Head joins Julia Golding on once again on today's episode of Mythmakers to share his thoughts on the audiobook biographies of Tolkien, Lewis, and the Inklings. Be sure to tune in as Andrew and Julia delve into the Mrs Moore controversy so have a listen to find out what that's all about!(00:00) Welcome to Mythmakers and audiobook focus(03:40) Narration style and listening experience(10:02) C.S. Lewis biography (15:21) Public faith vs private life in biography(20:52) The Inklings biography and group storytelling(24:51) Reconstructing Inklings meetings and friendshipsFor more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok

28m 45s  ·  Dec 18, 2025

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