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Arabic and Islamic Themes in Frank Herbert's “Dune” (2004-2017)

Those who are familiar with Frank Herbert's famous novel Dune will notice his analogy for the spice, and the surrounding struggle for it, with the crude oil of the Middle East. The novel is symbolic about the dependence of the West on the oil, and the power struggles to control this valuable resource.
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Sep 2, 2019Arabic and Islamic Themes in Frank Herbert's “Dune” (2004-2017) by sohkamyung13769

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