a) Dune

“Dune,” a novel by Frank Herbert published in 1965, is considered a landmark in American science fiction literature. Blending science fiction with complex themes of politics, religion, and ecology, “Dune” is renowned for its rich world-building and intricate plot. The novel, set in a distant future in an interstellar society, explores the struggle for control of the desert planet Arrakis and its valuable resource, “spice.” “Dune” has been highly influential, inspiring numerous adaptations and works in various media, and remains a seminal work in the science fiction genre.