Foundation and Earth
Foundation and Earth by Isaac Asimov is the fifth novel in the classic science-fiction Foundation series, published by National Geographic Books on November 17, 2020. This reprint edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Golan Trevize, a former Councilman of the First Foundation, as he grapples with the implications of choosing Gaia, a unique planet characterized by a collective consciousness, as the future of humanity.
In this installment, Trevize embarks on a quest to uncover the mysteries surrounding Earth, the legendary origin of humanity. His journey raises questions about the nature of existence and the interconnectedness of all beings within Gaia. As Trevize seeks to understand whether Earth still exists and why it has been forgotten, readers will explore themes of identity and memory within the vastness of the galaxy. This edition offers a continuation of Asimov’s exploration of hard science fiction and space opera, inviting readers to delve deeper into the complexities of his universe.
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The fifth novel in Isaac Asimov’s classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series
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Golan Trevize, former Councilman of the First Foundation, has chosen the future, and it is Gaia. A superorganism, Gaia is a holistic planet with a common consciousness so intensely united that every dewdrop, every pebble, every being, can speak for all—and feel for all. It is a realm in which privacy is not only undesirable, it is incomprehensible.
But is it the right choice for the destiny of mankind? While Trevize feels it is, that is not enough. He must know.
Trevize believes the answer lies at the site of humanity’s roots: fabled Earth . . . if it still exists. For no one is sure where the planet of Gaia’s first settlers is to be found in the immense wilderness of the Galaxy. Nor can anyone explain why no record of Earth has been preserved, no mention of it made anywhere in Gaia’s vast world-memory. It is an enigma Trevize is determined to resolve, and a quest he is determined to undertake, at any cost.
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