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Created: 2025-07-22 14:06:13 UTC

Macdonald had a special influence on CS Lewis, who wrote:

“I have never concealed the fact that I regarded Macdonald as my master”

He helped inspired both Chronicles of Narnia, and also Lewis’ return to the faith

Chesterton and Tolkien shared similar praise…

![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gwd58x3WIAAZZ6z.png)

XXXXXX engagements

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