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Science Fiction· United States

Dune

by Frank Herbert
Aggregate Editorial Score60/100
★Hugo Award
Published 1966607 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Frank Herbert's Dune (1966) stands as one of the most significant works of science fiction of its era. Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family, arrives on the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the universe's most precious substance, and discovers his own messianic destiny. Herbert's Hugo and Nebula Award–winning novel is the best-selling science fiction novel of all time and a meditation on ecology, religion, and power. Themes of ecology, religion, power run through the work. The book has received recognition from Hugo Award 1966.

Book Details

AuthorFrank Herbert
Published1966
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages607
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN9780441013593
Editorial Score60/100
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Awards & Recognition

Hugo Award
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dune about?

Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family, arrives on the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of the universe's most precious substance, and discovers his own messianic destiny. Herbert's Hugo and Nebula Award–winning novel is the best-selling science fiction novel of all time and a meditation on ecology, religion, and power.

Who wrote Dune?

Dune was written by Frank Herbert, from United States. First published in 1966.

What awards has Dune won?

Dune has received the following awards and honours: Hugo Award 1966.

Is Dune worth reading?

Dune is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 42/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in ecology, religion, power.

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What category is Dune?

Dune is classified as Science Fiction. Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

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