Asimov, Isaac
FOUNDATION & EARTH
- ISBN 13:
- 9780593159996
- author:
- Asimov, Isaac
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 x 2.3 centimeters (0.37
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Foundation and Earth novel by Isaac Asimov is set in a future where humanity's destiny is tied to a superorganism called Gaia. This holistic planet has a common consciousness that unites every being, making privacy almost incomprehensible. The main character, Golan Trevize, believes that the answer to humanity's fate lies at the site of its roots: fabled Earth. Trevize's quest to find Earth is driven by his desire to understand Gaia and its role in human destiny. However, no one knows where the planet of Gaia's first settlers is located or why no record of Earth has been preserved. Trevize is determined to resolve this enigma and undertake a perilous journey to uncover the truth. This novel explores themes of identity, consciousness, and humanity's place in the universe. With its unique blend of science fiction and philosophical inquiry, The Foundation and Earth offers a thought-provoking read for fans of the genre.