Voyage to Venus by CS Lewis

I had the opportunity to reread PERELANDRA, the second in CS Lewis’ Space Trilogy. As I mentioned in my previous column on OUT OF THE SILENT PLANET, Lewis’ first in that trilogy, it is interesting to note the difference reading it as a youth compared to as a greybeard. I will report that the change is entirely favorable. As I grew, the book got bigger.

As with the previous article, I write for readers who have read the Space Trilogy, so spoilers abound. Wise readers will read the book before reading this essay. You  are warned.

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