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Isaac Asimov’s Foundation Trilogy—comprising *Foundation*, *Foundation and Empire*, and *Second Foundation*—explores the fall of a vast Galactic Empire and the survival of a fledgling scientific community. Centered on the psychohistorian Hari Seldon, the narrative follows his predictive models, the challenges posed by imperial warlords, and the emergence of the powerful mutant called the Mule. Across the series, Asimov blends rigorous scientific speculation with epic storytelling, creating a landmark work of science fiction.
First publish date: 1950
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Isaac Asimov
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