Dick, Philip K.
The Man In The High Castle
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473223486
- author:
- Dick, Philip K.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Gollancz
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 20.4 x 13.1 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, General
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 51
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick is set in an alternate 1962 where the Second World War never ended. In this world, the Mediterranean has been drained to make farmland and Africa's population has been largely wiped out, with America divided between Nazi and Japanese occupation. A novel written by a man living in the neutral buffer zone offers an alternative theory of history, sparking hope among those seeking to overthrow their oppressors. This subtle and complex novel is characterized by its beautifully crafted characters and explores profound themes. The Man in the High Castle remains a significant work of fiction that challenges readers to consider the consequences of a world where the Axis powers prevailed. Dick's masterpiece is a thought-provoking exploration of resistance, identity, and the power of storytelling in the face of oppression.