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That Hideous Strength (Voyager Classics)
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That Hideous Strength (Voyager Classics) Paperback - 2001

by Lewis, C. S.


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That Hideous Strength is the third novel in Lewis's science fiction trilogy. Set on Earth, it tells of a terrifying conspiracy against humanity. The story surrounds Mark and Jane Studdock, a newly married couple. Mark is a sociologist who is enticed to join an organization called N.I.C.E., which aims to control all human life. Jane, meanwhile, has bizarre prophetic dreams about a decapitated scientist, Alcasan. As Mark is drawn inextricably into the sinister organization, he discovers the truth of his wife's dreams when he meets the literal head of Alcasan, which is being kept alive by infusions of blood. Jane seeks help concerning her dreams at a community called St. Anne's, where she meets their leader—Dr. Ransom. The story ends in a final spectacular scene at the N.I.C.E. headquarters where Merlin appears to confront the powers of Hell. -C.S. Lewis Official Website. 


First line

"MATRIMONY was ordained, thirdly," said Jane Studdock to herself, "for the mutual society, help, and comfort that the one ought to have of the other."

First Edition Identification

John Lane, The Bodley Head published a First UK Edition in London, 1943. The hardcover is bound in black cloth boards, with gilt lettering to the spine.


The Macmillan Company published a First US Edition thus in New York, 1968. 


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  • Title That Hideous Strength (Voyager Classics)
  • Author Lewis, C. S.
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Thus
  • Pages 448
  • Publisher Voyager, London
  • Date December 3, 2001
  • ISBN 9780007122028
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