description: 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.
language: English
title: Perelandra
titlecomplete: Perelandra (Space Trilogy, #2)
characters: Elwin Ransom
genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Christian Fiction, Christian, Fantasy, Adventure, Religion, Science Fiction Fantasy, Christianity, Classics
ratings_count: 51245
places: Venus
series: The Space Trilogy
awards: awardedAt: 1546329600000
name: Retro Hugo Award
category: Best Novel
publisher: Amereon Ltd