"Dune" is a science fiction novel by Frank Herbert, first published in 1965. It is the first installment in the "Dune" series and is widely regarded as one of the greatest science fiction novels of all time. The story is set in a distant future amidst a sprawling feudal interstellar empire where noble houses vie for control of planets."Dune" delves into themes such as politics, religion, ecology, and the struggle for power. It explores the complex interplay between human ambitions and the harsh realities of survival on Arrakis.