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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

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The Defenders is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by Philip K. Dick.

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About The Defenders

"The Defenders" by Philip K. Dick is a science fiction novelette published in 1953. Eight years after nuclear war forced humanity underground, sophisticated robots called "leadys" continue fighting on the devastated surface. When investigators discover a non-radioactive robot, war planner Taylor leads an expedition topside to uncover the truth. What they find challenges everything humans believe about the war and their mechanical servants' loyalty. The story explores deception, rationality, and whether machines might understand peace better than their creators.
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Who wrote The Defenders?

The Defenders was written by Philip K. Dick.

What genre is The Defenders?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is The Defenders free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Defenders?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 59 min.

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