Series: Book 2 in the Space Trilogy series
Rating: Not rated
Tags: CS Lewis, Literature, Lang:en
Summary
The second book in
C. S. Lewis's 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. **