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Published in 1979, 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' is a comedy science fiction novel that has become a classic of the genre. It follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary human who is swept off Earth just before it is destroyed to make way for a hyperspace bypass. The book is notable for its humor, satirical take on life, and philosophical insights. It is the first book in a series originally broadcast as a radio show, which later expanded into novels, a television series, and even a feature film.