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**The Saucepan Man** · 05-19-2004, 08:51 AM

Yes and I think that in one of the later Letters, JRRT refers to Auden as one of his great friends, despite them having only actually met on a few occasions. It would seem that their friendship blossomed through correspondence.

Thanks Bb.

Next up, and staying on the WH Auden theme:

In what way did WH Auden expose Tolkien to ridicule and cause him and, in particular, Edith much embarassment?

05-19-2004, 08:51 AM	#34
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Yes and I think that in one of the later Letters, JRRT refers to Auden as one of his great friends, despite them having only actually met on a few occasions. It would seem that their friendship blossomed through correspondence. Thanks Bb. Next up, and staying on the WH Auden theme: In what way did WH Auden expose Tolkien to ridicule and cause him and, in particular, Edith much embarassment? __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!