Dune

Outline

Dune (1965) is a science fiction novel set on Arrakis, a harsh desert planet that is the only source of a valuable substance called spice. After his family is betrayed, young Paul Atreides flees into the desert and joins its native people, the Fremen, as rival powers fight for control of the planet. The novel explores power, politics, religion, ecology, and destiny, and is one of the best-selling science fiction books ever written.

• Dune is set on Arrakis, a harsh desert planet that is the only source of the valuable substance called spice.
• Paul Atreides flees into the desert after his family is betrayed and joins the native Fremen.
• Rival powers fight for control of Arrakis because of the spice, which makes the planet a prize worth taking.
• The novel explores power, politics, religion, ecology, and destiny through one young man's story.
• First published in 1965, Dune is one of the best-selling science fiction books ever written.

Frank Herbert (1920–1986) was an American science fiction author and former journalist. Dune won the first Nebula Award for Best Novel, shared the Hugo Award, and grew into a series of six novels. It has been adapted into several films, including Denis Villeneuve’s two-part adaptation.