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C.S. Lewis and the "Space Trilogy"

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C.S. Lewis and the "Space Trilogy"

Postby JDMalament » May 8th, 2010, 9:33 pm

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Re: C.S. Lewis and the "Space Trilogy"

Postby Warrior 4 Jesus » May 9th, 2010, 1:31 pm

I've read a copy that referred to it as 'The Cosmic Trilogy', so I don't know any more than you.
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Re: C.S. Lewis and the "Space Trilogy"

Postby galion » May 9th, 2010, 4:26 pm

"Space Trilogy" and "Cosmic Trilogy" are names I've only come across relatively recently; long ago I remember them being called the "Interplanetary" trilogy. I suspect that none of these were used in Lewis's lifetime. Does anybody know different?
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Re: C.S. Lewis and the "Space Trilogy"

Postby Matthew Whaley » May 9th, 2010, 4:41 pm

I have a 1945 Macmillan copy of THS and the dust jacket says about THS; "...It concludes the Trilogy of which `Out of the Silent Planet` was the first part, and `Perelandra` the second." And " This novel is another of its author's `strange masterpieces,` continuing the vein of humor and satire which has made him so popular."
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Re: C.S. Lewis and the "Space Trilogy"

Postby Theophilus » May 9th, 2010, 7:36 pm

I don't know how Lewis would have felt but the terms "Space Trilogy" and "Interplanetary Trilogy" are inaccurate because the longest book takes place entirely on earth. I think "Cosmic Trilogy" is probably the most accurate way of describing it.
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Re: C.S. Lewis and the "Space Trilogy"

Postby JDMalament » May 9th, 2010, 8:22 pm

I think "Cosmic Trilogy" is certainly a better way of describing it. However, I don't think that just because That Hideous Strength is the longest book and only takes place on Thulcandra (Earth), is reason enough to discard the term "Interplanetary Trilogy." Out of the Silent Planet and Perelandra definitely fall under this category, as they both describe Ransom's travels between and interactions with beings from Malacandra and Perelandra. As for THS, while there is not really any interplanetary travel, I think this term could since apply since Thulcandra is located between the other two planets visited. Plus, the characters do still interact with the Eldila, which are somewhat otherworldly.

Either way, I think in the future, I will not personally refer to the trilogy using the term "Space."

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Re: C.S. Lewis and the "Space Trilogy"

Postby galion » May 9th, 2010, 8:46 pm

How about calling it "The Ransom Trilogy"? :toothy-grin:
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