The Space Trilogy Books in Order

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series of three science fiction novels by C. S. Lewis, written from 1938-1945

The Space Trilogy was first published in 1943 in the United Kingdom.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Out of the Silent Planet

    Out of the Silent Planet

    1938 · C. S. Lewis

    Out of the Silent Planet is the first book in C. S. Lewis's Space Trilogy. It follows Dr. Elwin Ransom, a philologist who travels through the English…

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  2. Cover of Perelandra

    Perelandra

    1943 · C. S. Lewis

    Perelandra is the second book in C. S. Lewis's Space Trilogy, set on the planet Perelandra, also known as Venus. Dr. Ransom is sent to the planet by…

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  3. Cover of That hideous strength

    That hideous strength

    1945 · C. S. Lewis

    The third volume of C. S. Lewis's Space Trilogy, written during the Second World War, follows philologist Dr. Elwin Ransom as dark forces massed…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Space Trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Out of the Silent Planet”. Start with “Out of the Silent Planet.”

How many books are in the The Space Trilogy series?

We list 3 books by C. S. Lewis , published between 1938–1945.

Where can I buy the The Space Trilogy books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.