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That Hideous Strength is a 1945 novel by C.S. Lewis, the third and final book in his Space Trilogy following Out of the Silent Planet and Perelandra. Set primarily at the fictional University of Edgestow in England, the novel centers on a sinister organization called the National Institute for Coordinated Experiments (N.I.C.E.) and its attempt to implement a technocratic agenda. The narrative incorporates elements of Arthurian legend and Christian theology, distinguishing it from the earlier science fiction-focused volumes.
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Where is That Hideous Strength set?
Much of the novel takes place at the fictional University of Edgestow in England. Important locations include Bracton College, the N.I.C.E. headquarters, and St. Anne's Manor.
What does N.I.C.E. mean in That Hideous Strength?
N.I.C.E. stands for the National Institute of Co-ordinated Experiments. In the novel, it presents itself as a scientific and social-planning organization while pursuing a sinister program of control.
Is That Hideous Strength part of a trilogy?
Yes. It is the third and final novel in C.S. Lewis's Space Trilogy, following Out of the Silent Planet and Perelandra. Unlike the first two books, its action takes place mainly in contemporary England rather than on another planet.
What role does Merlin play in That Hideous Strength?
Merlin is connected with Bragdon Wood, an ancient site near Bracton College, and becomes important to the novel's supernatural conflict. His appearance links the modern struggle against N.I.C.E. with older British legend.
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