C. S. LewisBritish writer, lay theologian, and scholar (1898–1963)Clive Staples Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963) was a British author, literary scholar and Anglicanlay theologian. He held academic positions in English literature at both Magdalen College, Oxford (1925–1954), and Magdalene College, Cambridge (1954–1963).
Pembroke College, OxfordLocationPembroke Square, Oxford OX1 1DWCoordinates51°45′00″N1°15′28″W / 51.750062°N 1.257827°W / 51.750062; -1.257827Latin nameCollegium PembrochianumEstablished1624 (1624)Named forWilliam Herbert, 3rd Earl of PembrokeSister collegeQueens' College, CambridgeMasterSir Ernest RyderUndergraduates390 (2024/2025)Postgraduates245 (2024/2025)Endowment£58.9 million (2020)Websitewww.pmb.ox.ac.ukBoat clubPembroke College Boat ClubMapLocation within Oxford city centrePembroke College, a constituent college of the University of Oxford, is located on Pembroke Square, Oxford.
The HobbitThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again is a children's fantasy novel by the English author J. R. R. Tolkien. It was published in 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the Carnegie Medal and awarded a prize from the New York Herald Tribune for best juvenile fiction. It is recognized as a classic in children's literature and is one of the best-selling books of all time, with over 100 million copies sold.
InklingsThe Inklings were an informal literary discussion group associated with J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis at the University of Oxford. The Inklings were literary enthusiasts who praised the value of narrative in fiction and encouraged the writing of fantasy. The best-known, apart from Tolkien and Lewis, were Charles Williams and Owen Barfield. MembersOwen BarfieldJack A. W. BennettLord David CecilNevill CoghillJames Dundas-GrantHugo DysonAdam FoxColin HardieRobert HavardC.
The Lord of the Rings1954–1955 fantasy novel by J. R. R. TolkienThe Lord of the Rings is an epichigh fantasy novel written by the English author and scholar J. R. R. Tolkien. Set in Middle-earth, the story began as a sequel to Tolkien's 1937 children's book The Hobbit but eventually developed into a much larger work. Written in stages between 1937 and 1949, The Lord of the Rings is one of the best-selling books ever written, with over 150 million copies sold.
Merton College, OxfordCollege of the University of OxfordCoordinates51°45′3″N1°15′7″W / 51.75083°N 1.25194°W / 51.75083; -1.25194Full nameThe House or College of Scholars of Merton in the University of OxfordLatin nameCollegium de Merton, Domus sive collegium scholarium de Merton in universitate OxonMotto"Qui Timet Deum Faciet Bona" ("He who fears God shall do good")Established1264; 762 years ago (1264)Named forWalter de MertonSister collegePeterhouse, CambridgeWardenJennifer PayneUndergraduates314Postgraduates188Endowment£419.6 million (2025)Websitemerton.ox.ac.ukBoat clubBoat ClubMapLocation within Oxford city centreMerton College (in full: The House or College of Scholars of Merton in the University of Oxford) is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England.
High fantasyHigh fantasy, or epic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy defined by the epic nature of its setting or by the epic stature of its characters, themes, or plot. High fantasy is usually set in an alternative, fictional ("secondary") world, rather than the "real" or "primary" world. This secondary world is usually internally consistent, and often quite developed, but its rules differ from those of the primary world.
University of OxfordThe University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. There is evidence of teaching as early as 1096, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world’s second-oldest university in continuous operation. It grew rapidly from 1167, when Henry II prohibited English students from attending the University of Paris.Merton ProfessorsThere are two Merton Professorships of English in the University of Oxford: the Merton Professor of English Language and Literature, and the Merton Professor of English Literature. The second was created in 1914 when Sir Walter Raleigh's chair was renamed. At the present day both professorships are associated with Merton College, but Dame Helen Gardner held her post in association with Lady Margaret Hall.
Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-SaxonThe Rawlinson and Bosworth Professorship of Anglo-Saxon, until 1916 known as the Rawlinsonian Professorship of Anglo-Saxon, is a professorial chair at the University of Oxford established by Richard Rawlinson of St John's College, Oxford, in 1795. The Chair is associated with Pembroke College. "Bosworth" was added to commemorate Joseph Bosworth.PhilologyPhilology (from Ancient Greek φιλολογία (philología) 'love of word') is the study of language in oral and written historical sources. It is the intersection of textual criticism, literary criticism, history, and linguistics with strong ties to etymology. Philology is also defined as the study of literary texts and oral and written records, the establishment of their authenticity and their original form, and the determination of their meaning.
Elizabeth IIHouseWindsorFatherGeorge VIMotherElizabeth Bowes-LyonReligionProtestantSignatureCoronation Day speechRecorded 2 June 1953Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime and was the monarch of 15 realms at her death.
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