The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a science fiction comedy series written by Douglas Adams. The story follows Arthur Dent, a hapless human who is swept off Earth just before its destruction to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Arthur embarks on a series of intergalactic adventures with his alien friend Ford Prefect, encountering eccentric characters and bizarre situations along the way. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a hilarious and satirical romp through space that explores themes of existentialism, the meaning of life, and the absurdity of the universe.