That Hideous Strength
That Hideous Strength is a dystopian work by C. S. Lewis, published in 1945. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of propaganda. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | C. S. Lewis |
|---|---|
| First published | 1945 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780684823850 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
That Hideous Strength is a 1940s dystopia by C. S. Lewis. It is first published in United Kingdom, originally written in English, and part of the The Space Trilogy series. Within this directory it sits among totalitarian control, surfacing propaganda. Library catalogues index it under subjects including english fantasy fiction, linguists, elwin ransom (fictitious character), philologists, college teachers, and life on other planets. The edition on file runs about 469 pages, has been issued by Harper Collins, and carries ISBN 9780684823850. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was That Hideous Strength published?
That Hideous Strength was first published in 1945.
Who wrote That Hideous Strength?
That Hideous Strength was written by C. S. Lewis.
What kind of dystopia is That Hideous Strength?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Totalitarian, with themes of Propaganda. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of That Hideous Strength?
A catalogued edition of That Hideous Strength carries ISBN-13 9780684823850.
