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Published in 1945, 'That Hideous Strength' is the final book in C.S. Lewis's Space Trilogy. The story takes place on Earth and follows the character Mark Studdock, a young sociology faculty member at Bracton College, as he becomes entangled with the National Institute of Co-ordinated Experiments (N. I. C. E. ), a sinister organization with totalitarian ambitions. The novel delves into themes of faith, doubt, and the struggle between good and evil, featuring characters from the previous books in the trilogy, including Elwin Ransom. It critiques the dangers of logical positivism and the erosion of moral values, drawing parallels with other dystopian works like George Orwell's '1984'.

The novel follows Tod Hackett, a young artist from the Yale School of Fine Arts, who moves to Hollywood to work in set and costume design. The story delves into the lives of various characters, including Homer Simpson, a simple-minded bookkeeper, and Faye Greener, an aspiring actress. It portrays a society filled with despair and anger, culminating in a violent riot at a Hollywood premiere. The novel is a critique of the American Dream and the destructive nature of societal disillusionment.