The Space Trilogy Books in Order

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

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

    The second book in C. S. Lewis's Space Trilogy, first published in 1943. It is set on the planet Perelandra, also known as Venus. (Summary adapted…

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  3. Cover of That hideous strength

    That hideous strength

    1987 · 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 1938–1987.

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 an error? We continuously correct the catalog.