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Charles Williams (1886–1945) was a British poet and novelist. He was close friend of [[CS Lewis (Creator)|CS Lewis]], and with Lewis and [[JRR Tolkien (Creator)|JRR Tolkien]] was a member of [[The Inklings]]. Most of his novels were supernatural thrillers that explored the intersection of the natural, human world with the spiritual world. A number of authors have claimed him as an influence, most notably [[Tim Powers]]. Williams was also a highly acclaimed literary scholar; and his study of [[The Divine Comedy (Literature)|Dante]], ''The Figure of Beatrice'', is still popular among scholars of Dante's work. Williams also authored a number of biographies, essays on theology and literary criticism, and plays.
Charles Williams (1886–1945) was a British poet and novelist. He was close friend of [[C. S. Lewis|CS Lewis]], and with Lewis and [[J. R. R. Tolkien|JRR Tolkien]] was a member of [[The Inklings]]. Most of his novels were supernatural thrillers that explored the intersection of the natural, human world with the spiritual world. A number of authors have claimed him as an influence, most notably [[Tim Powers]]. Williams was also a highly acclaimed literary scholar; and his study of [[The Divine Comedy|Dante]], ''The Figure of Beatrice'', is still popular among scholars of Dante's work. Williams also authored a number of biographies, essays on theology and literary criticism, and plays.


Notable examples of Charles Williams' fictional work:
Notable examples of Charles Williams' fictional work:
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=== Works by Charles Williams provide examples of: ===
=== Works by Charles Williams provide examples of: ===
* [[Ancient Conspiracy]]: Williams was briefly a member of the Rosicrucians, and conspiracies feature in many of his works.
* [[Ancient Conspiracy]]: Williams was briefly a member of the Rosicrucians, and conspiracies feature in many of his works.
* [[Drunk With Power]]: The corrupting influence of power is common theme of his fiction.
* [[Drunk with Power]]: The corrupting influence of power is common theme of his fiction.
* [[Tarot Motifs]]: ''The Greater Trumps''
* [[Tarot Motifs]]: ''The Greater Trumps''
* [[Urban Fantasy]]: All of Williams' novels are set in the modern world.
* [[Urban Fantasy]]: All of Williams' novels are set in the modern world.

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Charles Williams (1886–1945) was a British poet and novelist. He was close friend of CS Lewis, and with Lewis and JRR Tolkien was a member of The Inklings. Most of his novels were supernatural thrillers that explored the intersection of the natural, human world with the spiritual world. A number of authors have claimed him as an influence, most notably Tim Powers. Williams was also a highly acclaimed literary scholar; and his study of Dante, The Figure of Beatrice, is still popular among scholars of Dante's work. Williams also authored a number of biographies, essays on theology and literary criticism, and plays.

Notable examples of Charles Williams' fictional work:

Works by Charles Williams provide examples of:

  • Ancient Conspiracy: Williams was briefly a member of the Rosicrucians, and conspiracies feature in many of his works.
  • Drunk with Power: The corrupting influence of power is common theme of his fiction.
  • Tarot Motifs: The Greater Trumps
  • Urban Fantasy: All of Williams' novels are set in the modern world.
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