 and after it, That Hideous Strength, released in 1945. At the time of the release of Perilandra, Lewis was 45, relatively early in his writing career. And yet, James Como believes Perilandra is Lewis at his best. It also provides a unique window into Lewis himself, the medievalist, and yes, the mystic. Let's return to the conversation of Eric Metaxas with James Como, author of Mystical Perilandra.