Frank Herbert's "Dune" - A Critical Companion (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)

This book offers a critical study of Frank Herbert's Dune (1965), the world's bestselling science fiction novel. Kara Kennedy discusses the novel's exploration of politics and religion, its influential ecological messages, the focus on the human mind and consciousness, the complex nature of the archetypal hero, and the depiction of women's influence and control. In Dune, Herbert demonstrated that sophistication, complexity, and a multi-layered world with three-dimensional characters could sit comfortably within the science fiction genre. Underneath its deceptively simple storyline sits a wealth of historical and philosophical contexts and influences that make it a rich masterpiece open to multiple interpretations. Kennedy's study shows the continuing relevance of the novel in the 21st century due to its classic themes and its concerns about the future of humanity, as well as the ongoing nature of issues such as ecological disruption and conflicts over resources and religion.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Palgrave Science Fiction and Fantasy: A New Canon
Release date:	October 2022
First published:	2022
Authors:	Kara Kennedy
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	113
Edition:	1st ed. 2022
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-113934-5
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary theory Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture Promotions
LSN:	3-03-113934-8
Barcode:	9783031139345

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