The Twisted Worlds of Philip K. Dick: A Reading of Twenty Ontologically Uncertain Novels

by Umberto Rossi

Philip K. Dick was one of the most popular science fiction novelists of the 20th century, but the contradictory and wily writer has troubled critics who attempt encompassing explanations of his work. This book examines Dick's writing through the lens of ontological uncertainty, providing a comparative map of his oeuvre, tracing both the interior connections between books and his allusive intertextuality. Topics covered include time travel, alternate...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786448830
• ISBN13: 9780786448838
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher