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Dune | '''''Dune''''' is a [[science fiction]] novel written by Frank Herbert in 1965. It is set on a planet called Arrakis. Arrakis is the most important planet in civilization because it is the only source of a spice called | ||
"melange". | |||
The story is noted for its themes of politics, competition for limited resources, and the influence of religion on society. Frank Herbert wrote 6 Dune books: | |||
*''Dune'' | |||
*''Dune Messiah'' | |||
*''Children of Dune'' | |||
*''God Emperor of Dune'' | |||
*''Heretics of Dune'' | |||
*''Chapterhouse Dune'' | |||
Frank Herbert died before he could write any more ''Dune'' novels. Unfortunately, [[Kevin J. Anderson]] and Brian Herbert wrote a series of sequels and prequels that some fans pretend never existed. | |||
[[Category: Science Fiction]] | [[Category: Science Fiction]] | ||
Revision as of 02:28, 26 June 2008
Dune is a science fiction novel written by Frank Herbert in 1965. It is set on a planet called Arrakis. Arrakis is the most important planet in civilization because it is the only source of a spice called "melange".
The story is noted for its themes of politics, competition for limited resources, and the influence of religion on society. Frank Herbert wrote 6 Dune books:
- Dune
- Dune Messiah
- Children of Dune
- God Emperor of Dune
- Heretics of Dune
- Chapterhouse Dune
Frank Herbert died before he could write any more Dune novels. Unfortunately, Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert wrote a series of sequels and prequels that some fans pretend never existed.