Dune is a science fiction novel written by Frank Herbert. Set in a distant future, the story takes place on the desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. It follows the young nobleman Paul Atreides as he becomes embroiled in a power struggle for control of the planet's valuable resource, the spice melange. With its intricate world-building, political intrigue, and ecological themes, Dune is a sweeping epic that explores the limits of power, religion, and the human capacity for adaptation.
