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Foundation

Foundation is a science fiction novel by American writer Isaac Asimov. It is the first book in the Foundation Trilogy (which later expanded into the Foundation series). Foundation is a cycle of five interrelated short stories, first published as a single book by Gnome Press in 1951. Collectively they tell the early story of the Foundation, an institute founded by psychohistorian Hari Seldon to preserve the best of galactic civilization after his predicted collapse of the Galactic Empire.

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Version covered

Original Foundation novel first published1951; CSM lists a2008edition. Sequels, prequels and AppleTV adaptation excluded; exact print pagination unverified.

Violence

Moderate

Warfare, threats and a blaster suicide occur; injuries and executions are mentioned without much gore.

Nudity

Mild

Nonsexual naked sunbathing and a threat to expose a man naked are mentioned.

Language

Mild

Occasional mild swearing and insults occur.

Alcohol, drugs & smoking

Moderate

Characters drink spirits, smoke cigars or cigarettes, and use snuff.

Frightening & intense themes

Moderate

Political coercion, threatened death and suicide feature in the reported material.

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How long does it take?

5h 30m

Average reading time

Focused reading
4h 57m
Comfortable reading
5h 30m
Reflective / study reading
7h 26m

At 200 words per minute

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Foundation

Foundation is a science fiction novel by American writer Isaac Asimov. It is the first book in the Foundation Trilogy (which later expanded into the Foundation series). Foundation is a cycle of five interrelated short stories, first published as a single book by Gnome Press in 1951. Collectively they tell the early story of the Foundation, an institute founded by psychohistorian Hari Seldon to preserve the best of galactic civilization after his predicted collapse of the Galactic Empire.

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