Quote by Gary Ross

Most modern science fiction went to school on 'Dune.' Even 'Harry Potter' with its 'boy protagonist who has not yet grown into his destiny' shares a common theme. When I read it for the first time, I felt like I had learned another language, mastered a new culture, adopted a new religion.

Most modern science fiction went to school on 'Dune.' Even '

Summary

This quote highlights the profound impact of the novel "Dune" by Frank Herbert on modern science fiction literature. It suggests that many works in the genre, including "Harry Potter," have taken inspiration from the themes and ideas presented in "Dune." The quote's author expresses how reading "Dune" felt like an immersive experience that expanded their understanding and imagination, likening it to acquiring a new language, culture, and religion. This emphasizes the transformative power of literature and the influence of "Dune" on subsequent science fiction works.

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