When Tolkien and C. S. Lewis Bet on Who Could Write Better Sci-Fi

In this video we explore the fascinating story of a bet between J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, as well as examine its consequences on both authors and especially the development of the Lord of the Rings!


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Chapters:

0:00 Intro
0:54 The Bet
1:43 C. S. Lewis' Sci-Fi
2:50 J. R. R. Tolkien's Sci-Fi
5:00 Impact on the Lord of the Rings
8:00 Conclusion