Author : Philip K. Dick
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473379555
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)
Book Synopsis The Last of the Masters by : Philip K. Dick
Download or read book The Last of the Masters written by Philip K. Dick and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the legendary author of Blade Runner and Minority Report, Philip K. Dick presents The Last of the Masters-- an unrivalled science fiction classic that has gained prominence for its thought-provoking exploration of anarchism, statism, and the role of technology in a post-apocalyptic world. In the aftermath of a global anarchist revolution that brought down the world's governments, humanity finds itself lost in a wasteland of stagnation. Knowledge and industry have crumbled, leaving behind a society frozen in time. However, whispers of a surviving state concealed from the watchful eyes of the Anarchist League reach the ears of three intrepid agents, and the long-forgotten engines of war threaten to reignite. As the agents infiltrate this final stronghold of order, their fates become entwined in a precarious balance of power between those who seek freedom and the last custodians of the old world-- including the enigmatic government robot at its center. Through gripping dialogue and action-packed tension, Philip K. Dick masterfully transports readers into a heart-pounding race against time where the future of humanity hangs in the balance. Dive into this thrilling short story that sets itself apart in the realm of post-apocalyptic fiction, not only as a captivating tale of survival, but as a striking examination of the political and ethical implications of anarchism and the profound consequences of our technological creations.