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 and complex characters, Dune explores themes of religion, ecology, and the human capacity for power and control. It is a sweeping epic that has captivated readers for decades and is considered one of the greatest science fiction novels of all time.