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Douglas Adams’ second installment in the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series follows the absurd adventures of Arthur Dent and his companion Ford Prefect as they travel through space and encounter the famous Milliways, the Restaurant at the End of the Universe. Inspired by the song “Grand Hotel” by Procol Harum, the novel blends humor with interstellar travel and life on other planets.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Douglas Adams
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