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C. S. Lewis Space Trilogy Paperback – 1986

by C. S. Lewis (Author)

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Out of the Silent Planet begins the Space Trilogy with the adventures of the remarkable Dr. Ransom, who is abducted by aliens and taken by spaceship to another planet. In the second book, Perelandra, Dr. Ransom must battle evil on a new world when it is invaded by the Devil's agent. The final book, That Hideous Strength, concludes the adventures with Dr. Ransom in a world of superior alien beings and scientific experiments run amok, as he struggles with questions of ethics and morality in his quest for truth.

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Publisher: Scribner Book Company; Reprint Edition edition (1986)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 068483118X
ISBN-13: 978-0684831183
Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.4 x 2.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (837 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #522,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #7433 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Science Fiction
- #23275 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction

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156 of 160 people found the following review helpful

Very Thought Provoking Christian Science Fiction

By Glenn Maddox on August 15, 2000

Format: Paperback

When C.S. Lewis wrote fiction, he created a world and then asked, "How would God choose to be revealed in this world?" The way Lewis reveals God in these stories is amazing. The first book in the trilogy will probably have the most familiar feel to an avid science fiction reader. The second will probably be the most appealing to the fantasy lover and those who are reading these books because they loved the Chronicles of Narnia. The third will probably appeal most to those who like Lewis' non-fiction works and works such as "The Pilgrim's Regress." The trilogy as a whole offers something for everyone who is a fan of Lewis' works, or any lover of science fiction/fantasy that enjoys thinking about theology and ethics while reading fiction. I've read that when Lewis died he had been working on a fourth edition of the Space Trilogy, but the trilogy is certainly complete and a great experience as is.

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127 of 130 people found the following review helpful

The battle of good and evil--CS Lewis style

By bixodoido on November 1, 2002

Format: Paperback

The Space Trilogy is CS Lewis's allegorical statement of theology and philosophy. Lewis was one of the most prominent Christian apologists of his time, but he always felt there was an audience he couldn't reach. This was his solution, and we are left with a masterpiece both in the world of fiction and the world of theology.
The hero of the books is Dr. Ransom, a philologist who is a good man, though not exceptionally heroic at first. The first book finds him captured and whisked off to Mars, where he encounters a society much more morally advanced than our own, and learns that the corruption of our planet is due to an evil influence (which we would call Satan). These higher creatures cannot grasp the concepts of war, murder, or any vice.
The second book finds Ransom transported to Perelandra, also known as Venus. This is Lewis's allegory of the garden of Eden, and here he encounters an unfallen woman who is being tempted into doing the forbidden. Here Ransom learns of the nature of sin, and of the temptation that (Lewis says) befell the parents of our own race.
The final book is quite different from the other two, and Ransom, this time on Earth, is battling an evil organization which is bent on penetrating the mysteries of the universe and purifying the human race. Ransom and his followers are aided by a power that has long slept, and together they battle the power of science gone haywire. We see, through their eyes, the evils of society and of so-called 'higher thought.'
There are many lessons to be learned from this wonderful trilogy, but there is also a remarkable story to be told. If you're a fan of fantasy and science fiction, a reader of Christian and theological works, or both, you will greatly enjoy the Space Trilogy.

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64 of 66 people found the following review helpful

Battling between good and evil

By cdale8 on January 7, 2002

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The theme throughout these three books is man's battle (or, rather, intelligent life's battle) between good and evil, with some very obvious, but not stifling, religious overtones also found in CS Lewis' nonfiction work. For adults who absolutely adored the Chronicles of Narnia set, this trilogy takes you through the battle between good and evil in a more sophisticated manner. Granted, these are not nearly as easy to read, but adapting to the more complex (sometimes slow-moving in Hideous Strength) writing style was quick.
If you are primarily interested in religious fiction, and have the patience to read books with more complexity than, say, the Left Behind series, you will like these allegorical journeys through the fall of man. If you are primarily interested in SciFi, CS Lewis takes you to other worlds (Silent Planet, Perelandra) and introduces beings from another Earth-time (Hideous Strength) with an original twist of the good vs. evil storyline.
All three books can be read on their own, however I found that "That Hideous Strength" would have been difficult to follow without the background provided in either "Out of the Silent Planet" or "Perelandra". Regardless of the individual readability of the 3 stories, I started with the 1st book (Out of the Silent Planet) not sure I would enjoy it, and ended up finishing all 3 within a week or two.

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71 of 75 people found the following review helpful

Eden as it should have been: Lewis' descriptive mastery

By A Customer on November 18, 1997

Format: Hardcover

Perelandra is quite the most hauntingly beautiful book this reviewer has ever read. From the moment Ransom, the principal character, enters Venus, we are treated to descriptive passages that have the ability to place in your mind an unforgettably beautiful world. Lewis' sweeping prose creates a remarkable vision of an Eden that knows no pain, and the book as a whole leaves the reader with a deep sense of joy and an appreciation of the loveliness of human life. Lewis is quite deliberately retelling the Christian story of temptation, and the theology espoused in the arguments between Ransom and the devil's advocate, Weston, watched with some confusion by Venus' "Eve", show a deep and profound grasp of the methods of evil, and the twisting, roundabout attempts to persuade her to disobey God. Within this story, Lewis disputes and gives an answer to the still prevalent assumptions of much of science fiction - that man must survive at all costs and extend his seed to the ends of the universe. The physical fight with Weston, told around more stunning descriptions of the natural beauty of Venus, suggest that evil is not all-powerful, and Ransom himself recognises the smallness of his actions against the great dance of life, which is the theme of the fast, moving conclusion to the work. Of the three novels that make up this sequence, Perelandra is by far the most thought-provoking, lucid, beautiful and complete. Lewis himself felt that this stand-alone novel was one of his best, and this reviewer encourages anyone who wishes to sample his adult fiction to get this book.

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The kind of book that makes you love an entire genre

Fan-freakin-tastic book. One of the first sci-fi books I ever read 20 years ago. Still love.

Published 22 hours ago by K Doug

Five Stars

Great book

Published 1 day ago by Geoff

A different side of Lewis that was refreshing and exciting to read.

I was thoroughly entertained by Lewis' fantastic space tale. The main character is so likable that at the end of the book he feels like a friend. Read more

Published 4 days ago by Andy B

brilliant writer, brilliantly executed

Wow, brilliant writer, brilliantly executed.

Published 15 days ago by readerx

Different Than I Expected

This was a very interesting read and the story played out in different ways than expected. At first the different language confused me, but by the end I understood it a little... Read more

Published 20 days ago by Wriitten4God

Mind growing!!!

You'll love this more grown up adventure that could only come from a the imagination of C.S. Lewis. It puts Star Wars to shame.

Published 22 days ago by laura neal

Five Stars

Great book. It's hard to go wrong with C.S. Lewis

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very interesting

Published 26 days ago by starsha

Five Stars

One of my favorite books of all time. Loved that I was able to purchase a used copy.