Foundation by Isaac Asimov
This science fiction novel centers around Hari Seldon, a mathematician who has developed a branch of mathematics known as psychohistory. With it, he can predict the future on a large scale. Seldon foresees the imminent fall of the Galactic Empire, which encompasses the entire Milky Way, and a dark age lasting 30,000 years before a second great empire arises. To shorten this period of barbarism, he creates two Foundations at opposite ends of the galaxy. The book follows the first few centuries of the Foundation's existence, focusing on the scientists as they develop new technologies and negotiate with neighboring planets.
The 361st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1951
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.9)
- Alternate Titles
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- Fondation
- Fondation 1
- Fondazione
- Fundación
- Fundación (Foundation)
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This book is on the following 22 lists:
- 2nd on The Most Significant SF & Fantasy Books of the Last 50 Years From 1953-2002 (Science Fiction Book Club)
- 3rd on The 25 Best Science-Fiction Books of All Time (Spy.com)
- 7th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 8th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 16th on The 101 Favorite Novels of 'Le Monde' Readers (Le Monde)
- 82nd on The Books That Built The French (TNS-Sofres/SNCF–Lire)
- 121st on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 196th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)
- 50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read (Flavor Wire)
- Best Books (Fiction, Prose) : Experts Choose Their Favourites (The Book "Best Books")
- Ezra Klein Show's Most Recommended Books (Ezra Klein Show)
- Powell's Essential List: 25 Essential Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Isn't Enough: Our 25 Honorable Mentions (Powells' City of Books)
- Select 100 (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
- The 100 Best Science Fiction Books of All Time (Tor)
- The 100 Novels You Must Read in Your Lifetime (Esquire)
- The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books for Every Kind of Reader (Men's Health)
- The 75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years (Parade Magazine)
- The Great American Read (PBS)