“Then, as his planet killed him, it occurred to Kynes that his father and all the other scientists were wrong, that the most persistent principles of the universe were accident and error.”

American science fiction writer of the mid-to-late 20th century, Frank Herbert crafted speculative fiction that blended ecological awareness with deep psychological insight. He is best known for *Dune*, a sprawling saga that redefined the genre with its rich world-building and themes of power, survival, and human potential.