Herbert, Frank
The Great Dune Trilogy: Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune: Dune , Dune Messiah , Children of Dune (Gollancz S.F.)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780575070707
- author:
- Herbert, Frank
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Gollancz
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 912
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.4 x 5.5 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Science fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Great Dune Trilogy by Frank Herbert Set on the desert planet of Arrakis, a complex struggle for power unfolds in a byzantine interstellar empire. The planet's unique resource, Melange, is crucial for interstellar travel and grants psychic powers and longevity, making its control a matter of great influence. When the Emperor transfers stewardship of Arrakis from the Harkonnen Noble House to House Atreides, the Harkonnens respond with sabotage and treachery, casting young Duke Paul Atreides out into the harsh environment. There, he forms an alliance with the Fremen, a desert-dwelling tribe that becomes the foundation of the army he will use to reclaim his rightful place. Paul Atreides is more than just a usurped duke; he may be the product of a long-term genetic experiment designed to breed a superhuman. His struggle is at the center of a nexus of powerful people and events, with repercussions felt throughout the Imperium. This epic tale of politics, ecology, and human evolution is a gripping exploration of the consequences of power and the complexities of human nature. The Great Dune Trilogy is a thought-provoking and immersive science fiction series that explores the intricate relationships between power, environment, and humanity.
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