Isaac Asimov's "Prelude to Foundation" opens with Hari Seldon's arrival on Trantor. Seldon, a mathematician, attends a science convention where his ideas about psychohistory gain attention. He quickly finds himself caught in the political machinations of the Empire. Various factions seek to either use
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This story explores Hari Seldon's struggles with psychohistory, politics, and personal relationships as the Galactic Empire faces decline. Seldon navigates political intrigue involving figures like Joranum and Emperor Cleon while attempting to refine psychohistory to mitigate the Empire's fall. Family plays a crucial role, particularly his
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Robots and Empire0:00/848.881× Robots and Empire is a fascinating and important novel in the Asimov universe, as it serves as a crucial bridge between the Robot and Foundation series. The book takes place after the events of The Robots of Dawn, continuing the story of Gladia, Daneel,
Asimovs The Naked Sun 0:00/833.161× In "The Naked Sun", Baley is once again called upon to investigate a difficult situation that has its roots in the stark differences between Earth and the Spacer worlds. The very nature of Spacer society, with its emphasis on low
The Caves of Steel0:00/1058.0375511× The Caves of Steel is a science fiction mystery novel by Isaac Asimov. It is the first book in his Robot series, and it introduces three of his most famous characters: Elijah Baley, a New York City detective; R. Daneel Olivaw, a humanoid
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The Caves of Steel0:00/1123.961× The Caves of Steel is a science fiction mystery novel by Isaac Asimov. It is the first book in his Robot series, and it introduces three of his most famous characters: Elijah Baley, a New York City detective; R. Daneel Olivaw, a humanoid