6/12/2023 0 Comments Cs lewis space![]() ![]() ![]() The novels take place on Mars (Malacandra), Venus (Perelandra) and come to a final climax on Earth (Thulcandra). But when written, Lewis was on ground familiar to other genre authors of the period. "Strictly speaking, by today's scientific standards the Space Trilogy is more allegory and fantasy than SF-by no means is it "hard" science fiction. As with the Narnian series, the Space Trilogy can be read on two levels as an entertaining fiction, but also as a thoughtful exploration into Christian ethics and morality. " Out of the Silent Planet was first published in 1938 it was followed by Perelandra in 1943 and That Hideous Strength was published in 1945. Not as well known, but just as deserving of a place on a discerning reader's bookshelf are his only works of science fiction, sometimes known collectively as the Space Trilogy. ![]() Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia are rightly beloved by millions as a modern masterpiece of fantasy and as a gentle introduction to Christian theology as well. ![]()
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