Isaac Asimov
Second Foundation
- ISBN 13:
- 9780553293364
- author:
- Isaac Asimov
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House USA INC International Concepts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 272
- Genre:
- Genre Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Second Foundation is the third novel in Isaac Asimov's epic science-fiction series. In this gripping tale, humanity teeters on the brink of destruction at the hands of a mutant mind bent on annihilation. However, rumors persist of a mysterious Second Foundation, established as a safeguard to preserve human knowledge and ensure its survival. A desperate quest has begun between the survivors of the First Foundation and an alien entity to uncover this elusive haven. The fate of humanity may depend on a young girl burdened with a terrible secret - is she the key to salvation or the foundation's most devastating enemy? Asimov masterfully weaves together adventure, ideas, and human struggle in this thought-provoking novel. With its riveting narrative and profound themes, Second Foundation is a compelling read that explores the fragility of human wisdom in the face of darkness.