PERELANDRA

What would happen if God created a new Garden of Eden? What if he sent a human to intervene in the tempter’s plan? First published in 1938, PERELANDRA remains fresh into the next millennium. In a story that easily stands on its own, C.S. Lewis’s Dr. Ransom travels to Venus and nearly loses his life in his fight with the evil one. Geoffrey Howard's skilled narration keeps the listener riveted. His scholarly handling of the text minimizes characterization, while easily distinguishing the players. Howard's respect for the subject matter equals Lewis’s own and entices the listener to address serious questions of temptation and morality. R.P.L. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG/ SEP 01]