Out of the Silent Planet (Space Trilogy, Book One)
Publisher: Scribner
Published: March 4, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780743234900
Subjects: Fantasy; Modern fiction; Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963; Fiction; Literature - Classics / Criticism; Classics; Science Fiction - General; Fiction / Fantasy / General; Fantasy - General
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.
Description: In the first book of C.S. Lewis's legendary science fiction trilogy, Dr. Ransom is kidnapped and spirited by spaceship to the mysterious red planet of Malandra. He escapes and goes on the run, jeopardizing both his chances of ever returning to Earth and his very life.