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Apr 2024
7m 36s

Science Fiction Poems

Mere C.S. Lewis
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Thornton reads three captivating poems by our favorite legendary author: 'Evolutionary Hymn,' 'Prelude to Space,' and 'Science Fiction Cradle-Song.' Thornton handpicked these gems for their thematic resonance with the beloved Ransom trilogy.

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