Dune is a science fiction novel written by Frank Herbert. It is 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, the only source of a valuable spice called melange. Dune is a complex and epic tale that explores themes of religion, ecology, and the consequences of absolute power.
