Dune is a science fiction novel written by Frank Herbert. Set in a distant future where interstellar travel and political intrigue are commonplace, the story follows Paul Atreides, a young nobleman who becomes embroiled in a power struggle on the desert planet of Arrakis. With its richly detailed world-building, complex characters, and exploration of themes such as religion, ecology, and the human potential, Dune has become one of the most influential science fiction novels of all time.
