The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a comedic science fiction series written by Douglas Adams. The story follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary human who is swept off Earth just before its destruction to make way for a hyperspace bypass. With the help of his alien friend Ford Prefect and the titular guidebook, Arthur embarks on a journey through space filled with absurdity, satire, and philosophical musings. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a hilarious and imaginative adventure that pokes fun at the human condition and the vastness of the universe.
