The Inspiration Behind Dune

Frank Herbert's Sources of Inspiration:

• Studying sand dunes for work
• Experimentation with psychedelic drugs in the 60s
• Basing Paul on historical figures like Alexander the Great or Lawrence of Arabia
• Comparing the fremen to Arab bedouins and the Harkonens to Soviets

In Dune, Herbert weaves historical lessons through an allegorical tale that is both complex and intriguing.