The Skull by Philip K. Dick

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Author Dick, Philip K., 1928-1982
Title The Skull
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Summary "The Skull" by Philip K. Dick is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. The story delves into the complexities of time travel and the philosophical implications of altering the past, focusing on the themes of identity, mortality, and the consequences of one's actions. It presents a speculative narrative in which a man named Conger is hired to assassinate a figure known as the Founder, who has been dead for centuries, using nothing but the deceased's skull as a means of identification. In the novella, Omar Conger, a hunter and a rogue, is approached while in prison by a council speaker who offers him a chance at redemption: he must travel back in time to eliminate the Founder before he can influence society with his doctrine of non-violence. Conger is equipped with a futuristic weapon and the skull of the Founder, which is purported to be the only way he can identify his target. As he navigates the past, Conger encounters various townspeople and begins to unravel the implications of his mission, grappling with existential questions about fate and purpose. Ultimately, he realizes that he himself is the Founder and that his predetermined death and subsequent resurrection will have profound consequences on future generations. The story culminates in a paradoxical acceptance of his fate, showcasing Dick's talent for weaving complex philosophical dilemmas within engaging narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Time travel -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 30255
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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