The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a comedic science fiction series written by Douglas Adams. The story follows the adventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary human who is swept off Earth just before its destruction to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Arthur finds himself traveling through space with his alien friend Ford Prefect, encountering a variety of bizarre and humorous characters and situations. The series is known for its witty writing, satirical commentary on society, and its exploration of existential questions in a lighthearted manner.
