The focus of this dissertation is Frank Herbert‘s use of messiahs and martyrs in selected
novels of the Dune Chronicles. I make connections with Herbert‘s studies, inspirations and
background to his treatment of religion, establishing the translation of these ideas in the texts.
To identify and study every aspect of religion in the series is impossible; however, I will
include other features that I deem important to my understanding of the religious theme in
these texts. I intend to scrutinize these novels to find evidence of Herbert‘s claim that he
studied religion at great length. I will also observe Herbert‘s attitude to and engagement with
religion in the Dune Chronicles / English Studies / M.A. (English Studies)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/11839 |
| Date | 2012 November 1900 |
| Creators | Singh, Sanjana |
| Contributors | Levey, David |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (138 leaves) |
| Rights | University of South Africa |
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