By C.S. Lewis
Product Description
The second book in C.S. Lewis' acclaimed Space Trilogy, which also includes "Out of the Silent Planet" and "That Hideous Strength," "Perelandra" continues the adventures of the extraordinary Dr. Ransom. Pitted against the most destructive of human weaknesses, temptation, the great man must battle evil on a new planet, Perelandra, when it is invaded by a dark force. Will Perelandra succumb to this malevolent being, who strives to create a new world order and who must destroy an old and beautiful civilization to do so? Or will it throw off the yoke of corruption and achieve a spiritual perfection as yet unknown to man? The outcome of Dr. Ransom's mighty struggle alone will determine the fate of this peace-loving planet.
Editorial Reviews
Lewis perhaps more than any other twentieth-century writer, forced those who listened to him and read his works to come to terms with their own philosophical presuppositions. - Los Angeles Times
Mr. Lewis has a genius for making his fantasies livable. - The New York Times
Writing of the highest order. Perelandra is, from all standpoints, far superior to other tales of interplanetary adventures. - Commonweal
About the Author
C.S. (Clive Staples) Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the 20th century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. His major contributions in literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. He wrote more than 30 books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. Born in Belfast in 1898, Lewis served in Britain's armed forces during World War I and was wounded in the Battle of Arras. He was privately tutored until being awarded a scholarship to Oxford, where he later taught English literature for 29 years. During this time he evolved from the atheism of his teens to Christianity, citing the influence of his close friendship with fellow professors J.R.R. Tolkien and G.K. Chesterton. Lewis married late in life (at age 58) to Joy Davidman Gresham, an American writer fifteen years his junior, and finished out his career at Cambridge in 1958. He died in 1963 and is buried under a stone bearing the inscription "Men must endure their going hence." His many contributions to literature include Chronicles of Narnia, Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis' Letter to Children and his Space Trilogy.
Product Details
- Paperback: 192 pages
- Copyright: 1944
- Publisher: Scribner; 1st edition (April 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 074323491X
- ISBN-13: 978-0743234917
- Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
