Narnia for Adults?

CS Lewis was a tremendously diverse and engaging writer. Apart from being the most celebrated modern apologist for the Christian Faith, Lewis brought to the table a very sophisticated appreciation and understanding of great literature.

Out of the Silent Planet weaves a tale of Science Fiction before the genre became vastly more popularized in the 50's and following(in large part due to the influence of contemporary friend and member of local literary group, The Inklings, JRR Tolkien.) Lewis, ever the moralist, used his writing as a vehicle to make a greater point. While this is not the blatant allegory that his better known and highly popular Chronicles of Narnia represents, there nonetheless exists a very clear message for the discerning reader who wants to find it.

Interesting as well for the choice of Ransom (think there may be a Christian parallel with that name?) as the protagonist. Many believe that Lewis selected Ransom as a philologist in honor of his close friend J.R.R. Tolkien who was instrumental in bringing him to Christianity as an adult wrestling with agnosticism and the inevitable conclusions to which someone of Lewis' intellectual and romantic nature was subject.

Themes of original sin and spiritual naivety abound. But, the work itself is sophisticated enough and well written that anyone can read and enjoy the book on its own merits, whether they are looking for those underlying themes or not.

An outstanding, classic read. Of all of Lewis' works this is perhaps the least known and appreciated. Don't miss the opportunity to experience a work by this creative genius. Enjoy the ride!