Perelandra (Space Trilogy, #2)

<p><P>The second book in <b>C. S. Lewis's</b> acclaimed Space Trilogy, which also includes <i>Out of the Silent Planet</i> and <i>That Hideous Strength</i>, <i>Perelandra</i> 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 &#151; Perelandra &#151; 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.</p><h3>Commonweal</h3><p>Writing of the highest order. Perelandra is, from all standpoints, far superior to other tales of interplanetary adventures.</p>