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That Hideous Strength

Campus Novel Fantasy Satire 1940s Fictional UK College Cs Lewis

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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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That Hideous Strength ranks #73 of 127 in the Campus Novel ranking, behind Special Topics in Calamity Physics, ahead of Thinks....

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That Hideous Strength scores 6.90/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Campus Novel category.
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