Space Trilogy, Ransom Trilogy or Cosmic Trilogy: Book 1
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Description
The first book in C. S. Lewis's acclaimed Space Trilogy, which continues with Perelandra and That Hideous Strength, Out of the Silent Planet begins the adventures of the remarkable Dr. Ransom. Here, that estimable man is abducted by two men, Weston and Devine, and taken via spaceship to... read more
Memorable Quotes
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“He could not feel that they were an island of life journeying through an abyss of death. He felt almost the opposite - that life was waiting outside the little iron egg-shell in which they rode, ready at any moment to break in, and that, if it killed them, it would kill them by excess of its vitality.”
First Sentence
The last drops of the thundershower had hardly ceased falling when the Pedestrian stuffed his map into his pocket, settled his pack more comfortably on his tired shoulders, and stepped out from the shelter of a large chestnut-tree into the middle of the road.
Table of Contents
Series
This is book 1 in the Space Trilogy, Ransom Trilogy or Cosmic Trilogy series.
Authors & Contributors
- C. S. Lewis (Author)
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