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Synopsis
The third novel in the science-fiction trilogy by C.S. Lewis. This final story is set on Earth, and tells of a terrifying conspiracy against humanity, a plot to recreate mankind in the image of slave robots. Now part of the Voyager Classics collection.
The story surrounds Mark and Jane Studdock, a newly married couple. Mark is a Sociologist who is enticed to join an organisation called N.I.C.E. which aims to control all human life. His wife, meanwhile, has bizarre prophetic dreams about a decapitated scientist, Alcasan. As Mark is drawn inextricably into the sinister organisation, he discovers the truth of his wife’s dreams when he meets the literal head of Alcasan which is being kept alive by infusions of blood.
Jane seeks help concerning her dreams at a community called St Anne’s, where she meets their leader – Dr Ransom (the main character of the previous two titles in the trilogy). The story ends in a final spectacular scene at the N.I.C.E. headquarters where Merlin appears to confront the powers of Hell.
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‘An extravagant mingling of dream and realism...excellent and thrilling reading’ Daily Telegraph
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The thrilling conclusion to C. S. Lewis's acclaimed Cosmic Trilogy, That Hideous Strength brings the battle between good and eveil to Earth in the tale of a terrifying conspiracy against humanity
Mark and Jane Studdock are a newly married couple about to be drawn into events very far out f the ordinary. The morning after a horrific nightmare about a decapitated head, Jane sees the same face in a newspaper – a brilliant French scientist guillotined for poisoning his wife. Jane has the growing feeling that she is being warned of something real and sinister. Mark, a Sociologist, has meanwhile been enticed to join the National Institute for Co-ordinated Experiments, which aims to harness human society. As he is drawn further into the sinister organisation, he discovers the truth of his wife's dreams, while she seeks help at a community called St Anne's, lead by the charismatic Dr Ransom.
This richly-imagined work combines C. S. Lewis's consumate storytelling with an exploration of some of his deepest concerns: the rise of scientific 'humanism' (as personified by H. G. Wells) and the growing thread to the ecology of the planet. But the tale is threaded with brightness and optimism as the memorably complex characters travel a painful but ultimately rewarding path towards self-knowledge.
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That Hideous Strength
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Scribner Paper Fiction September 1965, 1965
ISBN 10: 0020869207
ISBN 13: 9780020869207
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. First Edition. Spine scuffed along edges; creases to center and both sides of spine; Bumps to both ends; covers creased and scuffed. Pages tanned, text unmarked, two small multipage dogears. Ex Libris label stamped on inside cover. A good reading copy. Third in Lewis's Space Trilogy All Orders Shipped With Tracking And Delivery Confirmation Numbers. Seller Inventory # 455029
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That Hideous Strength A Modern Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups
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McMillan Publishing Co. , Inc., New York, 1979
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Illustrated by Symancyk, Bernard (Cover) (illustrator). Twenty-Second Printing. Spine scuffed along edges, covers creased and scuffed, base of spine is worn away. Pages tanned, text unmarked, a good reading copy. ; Third in Lewis's Space Trilogy. ; 6¾" - 7¾" Tall; 382 pages; "In this last book of the Space Trilogy which begins with Out of the Silent Planet and Perelandra, the remarkable Dr. Ransom makes his way through a tale of devilry peopled with megalomaniacs, superior beings from other planets, and creators of dangerous scientific experiments. As he wrestles with the battle between science and ethics, Dr. Ransom takes readers on a journey of suspense, mystery, and challenging arguments.". Seller Inventory # 10071
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That Hideous Strength
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Soft cover. Condition: Collectible - Very Good. 1965 - Paperback. Later Printing. Book is in very good condition. Book has light wear on edges, crease on spine, light rubbing. MD SKU-6985144. Seller Inventory # SKU-6985144
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That Hideous Strength
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. A very good plus condition copy. Bright and clean wraps show light shelf and corner wear. Previous store sticker on front panel. The binding shows signs of careful reading but the edition remains both square and tight. Internally, lightly toned pages remain supple, clean and free from marginalia. A copy in excellent condition all around. Seller Inventory # 11360
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That Hideous Strength
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ISBN 10: 0020869207
ISBN 13: 9780020869207
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Soft cover. Condition: As New. 5th or later Edition. The third installment in C.S. Lewis "Space Trilogy", That Hideous Strength can be read by itself or as a companion to earlier installments. It's a dystopian novel in the tradition of 1984, Brave New World, and Animal Farm, but it is even more accurate. The book depicts a scientific technocracy run by elite practitioners at the highest nodes of power. It has an uncanny resemblance to the hysteria surrounding COVID-19, and given its authorship in the first half of the 20th century, this is especially notable. C.S. Lewis wrote the trilogy, of which this book is the final installment, at about the same time Tolkien was working on the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Protagonist Ransom is even modeled after Tolkien as a philologist. The book is in near perfect condition, and appears not to have been read since it was first put on shelves. It has a rare cover, and is certainly a collectible for anyone that loves C.S. Lewis, dystopian fiction, fine sci-fi, or any adjacent category. Whether as a gift, or to read, or as a display piece for a collection, this is a fine book. Finally, it is growing in popularity, and will likely appreciate in value over time. Seller Inventory # ABE-1702426311225