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The Man in the High Castle

Pages
274
Published
1962
Language
English

Synopsis

Imagine a world where the Axis powers won World War II. Fifteen years later, the former United States is divided between Imperial Japan and Nazi Germany. This novel explores the daily lives and political intrigues within this oppressive new reality. It's a chilling look at what might have been, and the human spirit's struggle for freedom under totalitarian rule.

About the author

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Philip K. Dick

Philip Kindred Dick was an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist whose published work during his lifetime was almost entirely in the science fiction genre. Dick explored sociological, political and metaphysical themes in novels dominated by monopolistic corporations, authoritarian governments, and altered states. In his later works, Dick's thematic focus strongly reflected his personal interest in metaphysics and theology. He often drew upon his own life experiences and addressed t...

Characters

R. ChildanProtagonist
Nobusuke TagomiSupporting
Rudolf WegenerSupporting
Frank FrinkSupporting
Juliana FrinkSupporting
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