Out of the Silent Planet
Intergalactic Exploration: An Adventure Beyond Earth's BoundariesBy C. S. Lewis
Length6h 11m
About this audiobook
In "Out of the Silent Planet," C. S. Lewis crafts a compelling space-adventure narrative that deftly intertwines science fiction with deep philosophical and theological themes. The story follows Dr. Elwin Ransom, a philologist abducted by two men and taken to the planet Malacandra, where he must confront alien life and the ethical dilemmas of imperialism. Lewis employs a rich, descriptive literary style, drawing on elements of myth and allegory while situating his work within the broader context of early 20th-century science fiction, marked by a fascination with space exploration and existential inquiry. C. S. Lewis, renowned for his Christian apologetics and the beloved "Chronicles of Narnia," drew from his deep understanding of literature and philosophy to pen this novel. His experiences in World War I and his scholarly engagement with mythos and theology provided fertile ground for exploring the moral complexities of humanity in relation to the cosmos. Lewis'Äôs own conversion to Christianity also significantly influences the moral and spiritual undertones present in the book. "Out of the Silent Planet" is a thoughtful invitation to readers looking to explore the intersection of faith, morality, and humanity through the lens of science fiction. This novel not only entertains but also challenges readers to reflect on their own values and beliefs in an ever-expanding universe.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction, Christian & Inspirational
Length6 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 31, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1 (pt. 1)
2Chapter 1 (pt. 2)
3Chapter 1 (pt. 3)
The Complete Works: Fantasy & Sci-Fi Novels, Religious Studies, Poetry & Autobiography (Annotated)C. S. Lewis165h 27m$2 · $0.00
THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS & SCREWTAPE PROPOSES A TOAST (Annotated)C. S. Lewis5h 6m$2 · $0.00
The Chronicles of Narnia - Complete 7 Books in One Edition (Annotated)C. S. Lewis35h 30m$2 · $0.00
Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer (Annotated)C. S. Lewis5h 8m$2 · $0.00
The Four LovesC. S. Lewis5h 46m$1 · $0.00
That Hideous StrengthC. S. Lewis18h 20m$1 · $0.00
Studies in WordsC. S. Lewis8h 30m$1 · $0.00
The Horse and his BoyC. S. Lewis5h 11m$2 · $0.00
TILL WE HAVE FACES (Cupid & Psyche – The Story Behind the Myth)C. S. Lewis9h 51m$1 · $0.00
The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeC. S. Lewis5h 14m$1 · $0.00
Beyond Personality: The Christian Idea of GodC. S. Lewis2h 12m$1 · $0.00
PerelandraC. S. Lewis8h 49m$1 · $0.00
The World's Last Night and Other EssaysC. S. Lewis3h 3m$1 · $0.00
PerelandraC. S. Lewis8h 49m$2 · $0.00
The Last BattleC. S. Lewis4h 38m$2 · $0.00
The Great Divorce (Annotated)C. S. Lewis4h 49m$2 · $0.00
A GRIEF OBSERVED: A Book that Questions the Nature of Grief (Based on a Personal Journal)C. S. Lewis2h 48m$2 · $0.00
THE PROBLEM OF PAIN (Unabridged)C. S. Lewis5h 36m$2 · $0.00
Prince Caspian. The Return to NarniaC. S. Lewis6h 17m$1 · $0.00
Rebel’s StrikeRachel Aukes, Jamie McFarlane10h 20m$20
Sponsored Apocalypse 2Blaise Corvin10h 3m$25
Coup D’EtatC. R. Daems9h 12m$20
The Greatest Works of Jules VerneJules Verne246h 57m$2 · $0.00
Judgment DayRick Partlow10h 44m$20
ViniumS. H. Jucha14h 7m$23
AdventSeth Ring13h 20m$27
Sons of War 4: SoldiersNicholas Sansbury Smith, Tom Abrahams12h 54m$25
Hell to PayMichael Anderle7h 50m$20
A Civil CampaignLois McMaster Bujold18h 49m$32
Warrior’s FateWalt Browning10h 37m$20
The RisenErica Stevens10h 17m$20
100 Years to ExtinctionPeter Solomon14h 48m$27
Amazing Tales Volume 1Max Williams et al.4h 5m$2.30
H. G. Wells: Collected Works (Annotated)H. G. Wells427h 28m$2 · $0.00
Scars of RebellionAnthony J. Melchiorri12h 56m$25
The Galaxy, and the Ground WithinBecky Chambers9h 56m$29 · $0.00
AvengerBlair Howard9h 54m$23
Core’s AttackS.E. Smith5h 57m$17
TimelessR. A. Salvatore12h 30m$33 · $0.00
Breath of HeavenDeborah Raney9h 11m$23
The Search (Annotated)Grace Livingston Hill7h 29m$2 · $0.00
Dark RisingJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews13h 47m$27
Sniffing Out JusticeCarol J. Post6h 28m$12 · $0.00
Blizzard ShowdownShirlee McCoy5h 16m5.0 (1)$12 · $0.00
Love Inspired Suspense October 2025 - Box Set 2 of 2Laura Scott, Carrie Stuart Parks, Jennifer Pierce17h 34m$35 · $0.00
Arctic WitnessHeather Woodhaven5h 46m$12 · $0.00
Following the TrailLynette Eason6h 35m$12 · $0.00
Her Duty Bound DefenderSharee Stover6h 30m$12 · $0.00
Defending from DangerJodie Bailey5h 46m$24 · $0.00
Harvest of BlessingsCharlotte Hubbard9h 58m$20
Explosive RevengeMaggie K. Black6h 18m5.0 (1)$12 · $0.00
Martyr of the Catacombs (Annotated)James De Mille3h 55m$2 · $0.00
Search And DetectTerri Reed5h 51m$24 · $0.00
Danger in the WildernessDarlene L. Turner6h 54m$12 · $0.00
SHERLOCK HOLMES: Complete Novels & 48 Short Stories (Illustrated)Arthur Conan Doyle68h 26m$2 · $0.00
Yukon JusticeDana Mentink6h 15m$12 · $0.00
The Rogue WarriorCindy Roland Anderson5h 44m5.0 (1)$17 · $0.00
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