Dune by Frank Herbert
In a distant future, a young nobleman must lead a desert tribe to save humanity.
Summary
Set in the distant future amidst a feudal interstellar society in which noble houses, in control of individual planets, owe allegiance to the Padishah Emperor, Dune tells the story of young Paul Atreides, whose noble family accepts the stewardship of the desert planet Arrakis. As this planet is the only source of the 'spice' melange, the most important and valuable substance in the universe, control of Arrakis is a coveted and dangerous undertaking. The story explores the complex, multi-layered interactions of politics, religion, ecology, technology, and human emotion as the forces of the empire confront each other for control of Arrakis.
Interpretation
Dune is a classic science fiction novel that explores the themes of power, politics, religion, and ecology. It is a story of a young man's journey to save humanity from destruction, and the moral and ethical dilemmas he faces along the way.
Who is this book for?
Dune is suitable for readers aged 14 and up.
Keywords
Science-Fiction, Politics, Religion, Ecology, Technology