Frank Herbert's Dune is one of the most well-known science fiction novels of all time, and it is often revered alongside time-honored classics like The Lord of the Rings. Unlike Tolkien's work, the Dune series has received remarkably little academic attention. This collection includes fourteen new essays from various academic disciplines—including philosophy, political science, disability studies, Islamic theology, environmental studies, and Byzantine history—that examine all six of Herbert's Dune books. As a compendium, it asserts that a multidisciplinary approach to the texts can lead to fresh discoveries. Also included in this collection are an introduction by Tim O'Reilly, who authored one of the first critical appraisals of Herbert's writings in 1981, and a comprehensive bibliography of essential primary and secondary sources.
| ISBN: | 9781476682013 |
| Publication date: | 31st August 2022 |
| Author: | Donald E Palumbo |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 277 pages |
| Series: | Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers Literary companions, book reviews and guides Science Fiction Fantasy |
Frank Herbert's Dune is one of the most well-known science fiction novels of all time, and it is often revered alongside time-honored classics like The Lord of the Rings. Unlike Tolkien's work, the Dune series has received remarkably little academic attention. This collection includes fourteen new essays from various academic disciplines—including philosophy, political science, disability studies, Islamic theology, environmental studies, and Byzantine history—that examine all six of Herbert's Dune books. As a compendium, it asserts that a multidisciplinary approach to the texts can lead to fresh discoveries. Also included in this collection are an introduction by Tim O'Reilly, who authored one of the first critical appraisals of Herbert's writings in 1981, and a comprehensive bibliography of essential primary and secondary sources.
Discovering Dune features in the following genres: Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers, Literary companions, book reviews and guides, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Discovering Dune is available in Paperback
Discovering Dune was written by Donald E Palumbo and published by McFarland & Co Inc
Discovering Dune has 277 pages
Yes it is part of Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy series
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