Bibliograph

VALIS and later novels, a maze of death, VALIS, the divine invasion, the transmigration of Timothy Archer, Philip K. Dick ; edited by Jonathan Lethem

Type

Label

VALIS and later novels, a maze of death, VALIS, the divine invasion, the transmigration of Timothy Archer, Philip K. Dick ; edited by Jonathan Lethem

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

novels

Main title

VALIS and later novels

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

268795476

Responsibility statement

Philip K. Dick ; edited by Jonathan Lethem

Series statement

The Library of America, 193

Sub title

a maze of death, VALIS, the divine invasion, the transmigration of Timothy Archer

Summary

The third and final volume of an overview of the author's work features novels written during his later years, when the themes of religious revelation became predominant. "A Maze of Death" (1970): Mysteriously summoned to the planet Delmak-Om a motley group of colonists attempts to survive together in a hostile new world. Along the way, they are forced to confront not only one another, but also the nature of the God--or 'Mentufacturer'--who determines their destiny. "VALIS" (1981): A harrowing self-portrait of a man confronting a 'Vast Active Living Intelligence System, ' torn between conflicting interpretations of what might be gnostic illumination or mental collapse. "The Divine Invasion" (1981): The life of a solitary off-world colonist is hijacked by a local alien who turns out to be the Yahweh of Judeo-Christian tradition. "The Transmigration of Timothy Archer" (1982): The novel's title character gives up his comfortable place in the church hierarchy in a tragic quest for enlightenment

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