The Penultimate Truth
The Penultimate Truth is a dystopian work by Philip K. Dick, published in 1964. The Dystopia Index files it under post-apocalyptic collapse and techno-dystopia, tracing documented themes of AI and automation. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Philip K. Dick |
|---|---|
| First published | 1964 |
| ISBN-13 | 9782277119104 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
The Penultimate Truth is a 1960s dystopia by Philip K. Dick. It is first published in United States and originally written in American English. Within this directory it sits among post-apocalyptic collapse and techno-dystopia, surfacing AI and automation. Library catalogues index it under subjects including underground areas, fiction in english, nuclear warfare, regression (civilization), fiction, and fiction, science fiction, general. The edition on file runs about 212 pages and carries ISBN 9782277119104. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was The Penultimate Truth published?
The Penultimate Truth was first published in 1964.
Who wrote The Penultimate Truth?
The Penultimate Truth was written by Philip K. Dick.
What kind of dystopia is The Penultimate Truth?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Post-apocalyptic, Techno-dystopia, with themes of AI and automation. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of The Penultimate Truth?
A catalogued edition of The Penultimate Truth carries ISBN-13 9782277119104.
