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Sci-Fi Foundations: A First Look at Dune_Episode 24

TheBookCommonRoom Season 1 Episode 24

In our twenty-fourth episode, we explore the life and legacy of Frank Herbert, the visionary behind Dune, examining his impact on science fiction and what defines the genre as a whole.

As mentioned, Lauren listened to the audiobook version of the book, using the free edition available on YouTube from Echo Wirm, which divides the story into three parts. You can check out the creator’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@EchoWirm-f6m

Additionally, here’s the interview Kali referenced between authors Brandon Sanderson and V.E. Schwab, available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WdarZFIlM0qGETBJU24Rn?si=ce3740127fa04fea

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Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 "American": I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).