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The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch, first published in 1965, follows humanity’s expansion under United Nations control to every habitable body in the Solar System. The story blends science‑fiction concepts with layered realities, weaving themes of drug use, immortality, and religion throughout its 2016 setting.
First publish date: August 2004
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Philip K. Dick
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