Dune
Herbert's epic follows Paul Atreides on desert planet Arrakis, only source of spice melange. Through political intrigue, ecological transformation, and prescient vision, it explores power's corrupting nature and messianic leadership's dangers. The work's depth in ecology, religion, and politics made it sci-fi's best-selling novel and influenced environmentalism.
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