Description

“Dune” is a cult science-fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert, rightfully considered one of the greatest works in the history of world fiction. First published in 1965, the book immediately won acclaim from both readers and critics, winning the two most prestigious awards in the genre — the Hugo and Nebula awards.

However, the significance of this work extends far beyond the genre: “Dune” revolutionized science fiction, influencing literature as a whole, as well as cinematography and philosophical discussions about the future of humanity.

The events of the novel take place on the desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune — the sole source of a precious resource that is of key importance to the entire Galaxy. It is an epic story of power, ecology, religion, fanaticism, and human will, revealed through the fate of young Paul Atreides — the heir to one of the Great Houses, destined to become the center of epochal changes in the universe.