That Hideous Strength A Modern Fairy-Tale for Grown-Ups - The Cosmic Trilogy

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.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.

ISBN:	9780007157174
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:	HarperCollinsPublishers
Published date:	05 Dec 2005
DEWEY:	823.912
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	534
Weight:	360g
Height:	198mm
Width:	127mm
Spine width:	34mm

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