The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a comedic science fiction series written by Douglas Adams. It follows the adventures of an ordinary human named Arthur Dent, who is swept off Earth just before its destruction to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Arthur travels through space with his alien friend Ford Prefect and encounters various bizarre and humorous situations. The series satirizes science fiction tropes and explores philosophical themes in a lighthearted and witty manner.
