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Gag Gifts, Occasion Gifts - Perelandra (Space Trilogy, Book 2)
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Manufacturer: Scribner
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.912
EAN: 9780743234917
ISBN: 074323491X
Label: Scribner
Manufacturer: Scribner
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: 2003-04-01
Publisher: Scribner
Studio: Scribner
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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.
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Summary: A strong follow-up to "Silent Planet"
Comment: Lewis continues strongly the work he began in "Out of the Silent Planet." This volume contains even more overt morality and spiritual content than its predecessor. In this book, Lewis crafts a masterful tale of good and evil, human nature, and the reality of the unseen world. Lewis' rich imagination shines brightly in this thought-provoking story that will raise as many questions as it answers. It is longer than "Silent Planet," and the story does in fact seem stretched thin at parts. However, this minor point is the only criticism that I have. This is a remarkable work that deserves its acclaim. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Stunning Sequel to Out of the Silent Planet
Comment: Perelandra continues the travels of Ransom. Unlike his accidental journey to Mars in Out of the Silent Planet, this time he is sent by angels to prevent the Adversary from sullying an incorrupt planet, a world newly endowed with life--Venus, or as the inhabitants call it, Perelandra. C.S. Lewis writes with his well-known descriptive power, portraying a warm, tropical world of great oceans and floating islands. Here, Ransom must keep those on Perelandra from falling for the temptations of pride, rebellion, self-pity, vanity, selfish ambition, and discontent.
In this marvelous work, C.S. Lewis thrills with one of his greatest books. You will be drawn into Perelandra, and yet will not be bored with endless scenery descriptions or the like. The beauty of his writing is that he unveils a world in a few words, words filled with depth and meaning, and which add to the morals of the story. There is not a letter unconnected to the plot. It is a matchless work of science fiction/fantasy literature.
Ryan Robledo
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Summary: PERELANDRA
Comment: I am very pleased to purchase this classic in hardcover. The seller provided a wonderful product for a great price,in timely fashion and in terrific condition.
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Summary: One of the most profound and satisfying works I've ever read
Comment: I will never forget the first time that I read Perelandra. Having recently finished Out of the Silent Planet, my hopes were high for the second book in C. S. Lewis's space trilogy. However, I was completely suprised by and unprepared for the experience that was to come in this amazing work.
Perelandra is one of those books that is truly great on so many different levels. Lewis's representation of innocence is incredibly deep and very believable. His portrayal of evil, both mentally and physically, is terrifying. The philosophical and theological subjects discussed in the book are many and varied. And Lewis's vision of paradise is one of the most stirring and memorable moments that I have ever had in reading a piece of literature.
Perelandra is like a great symphony, it has the power to raise the soul to new heights. The descriptive and imaginative story, the profoundness in the dialogue with the Green Lady, the diabolical methods and doings of the Un-man, the words screamed to the heavens at the beginning of the final struggle, the unveiling of gender by the Eldils, the glory and wonder of the King and Queen, the mystery of the Great Dance; one could go on and on.
Like all great writings, Perelandra rewards multiple readings. And like a truly great author, C. S. Lewis has conjured up thoughts and images that I will remember for the rest of my life.
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Summary: The best of the series
Comment: C.S. Lewis's Space Trilogy is easily one of the best series I've ever read, and while each volume is so strong that it's difficult to choose the best, Perelandra, the second book, builds well on the foundation laid by Out of the Silent Planet and, in the end, outshines the final book, That Hideous Strength.
The story begins as Lewis, writing himself into his own story, arrives in the English countryside to visit his old friend Dr. Ransom, with whom he has been corresponding about Ransom's strange journey to Mars, chronicled in the first book of the series. When Lewis arrives, Ransom reveals that the eldils--angelic creatures bound to different planets--of Mars have continuously visited him since his return to Earth, and that he is to leave on another journey that very night. Boxed up in an otherworldly, coffin-like capsule, Ransom is whisked away and doesn't return for over a year. When he does, he narrates his story through Lewis.
Perelandra is the actual name of what we call the planet Venus, and when Ransom crashes through the dense, cloudy atmosphere he finds himself in a world of nothing but ocean, where floating islands of matted plants drift along, providing a place for rest and sleep. There, he meets the Queen of Venus, a green-skinned, naked woman apparently innocent of all knowledge except that told directly to her by Maleldil, or God. She knows the animals and their names, that her husband, the King, is somewhere on the same planet, and that Maleldil has forbidden them both to spend the night on solid land.
Ransom decides that he has been brought to a new Eden, but for what purpose? His question is answered when a familiar-looking spaceship lands on Perelandra and Dr. Weston, the Nietzschean nemesis of Out of the Silent Planet, rows ashore. Weston soon plays host to a devilish tempter and Ransom's duty becomes clear--he must prevent this Eden's fall.
Perelandra is a tour de force for C.S. Lewis. All of his skills are on display and sharply focused--the beautifully-drawn world, the deep resonance of his message and theme, and even the wry, good-natured humor that underlies so much of his work. And the work is far deeper than most scientific or theological fiction--parallels to his own works, such as The Screwtape Letters, and works like Paradise Lost and The Divine Comedy abound. Those to Paradise Lost are perhaps the most pointed, as Lewis dethrones Milton's concept of a high, stately Satan and replaces it with the far more likely childish, vindictive devil that inhabits Weston.
The Space Trilogy is very loosely constructed, which means that any one of the books can be read as either part of the series or as stand-alone entertainment. It may not be necessary to read Out of the Silent Planet prior to this novel, but I'd recommend it and, if you choose not to, you'll want to once you've finished Perelandra. You won't be disappointed.
Highly recommended.
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