Foundation's Edge by Isaac Asimov
In this science fiction novel, the protagonist, Golan Trevize, is sent on a quest to discover the origins of the Foundation, a society established to preserve knowledge and culture in the galaxy. Alongside a scholar, Janov Pelorat, and a telepathic woman, Bliss, Trevize's journey leads them beyond the boundaries of the known galaxy to two secretive worlds: Gaia, a planet with a collective consciousness, and Earth, the long-forgotten origin planet of humanity. The novel explores themes of free will versus determinism, the role of individuality within a collective society, and the search for a balanced path to galactic harmony, all while questioning the validity of the Seldon Plan, a predictive model for the future of civilization.
The 3595th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1982
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 450-499
- Words
- 134,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 49th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- Hugo Award for Best Novel (Hugo Awards)
- Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (Locus Awards)
- 50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read (Flavor Wire)