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Foundation

by Isaac Asimov · 1951

Science Fiction · ranked #2 in category

A mathematician predicts the fall of a galactic empire and plans to shorten the dark age that follows; grand-scale ideas SF.

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The verdict

Category
Science Fiction
First published
1951 · 1950s
Author
Isaac Asimov
Standing
Essential Read

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