82 pages • 2 hours read
Isaac AsimovFoundation
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1951A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Foundation by Isaac Asimov revolves around a secretive science institute, led by mathematician Hari Seldon, that aims to mitigate the devastation of the predicted collapse of a 12,000-year-old Galactic Empire by preserving knowledge and guiding future societies through the creation of an Encyclopedia Galactica on the distant planet Terminus.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Isaac Asimov's Foundation is celebrated for its innovative concept and grand scope, making it a cornerstone of sci-fi literature. Critics praise its intellectual depth and compelling narrative. However, some find the character development lacking and the writing style dated. Regardless, it remains a significant and influential work in the genre.
Who Should Read Foundation?
Fans of epic science fiction with complex world-building and sociopolitical intrigue will enjoy Foundation by Isaac Asimov. Readers who appreciate the grand scope of works like Frank Herbert's Dune or Arthur C. Clarke's 2001: A Space Odyssey will find Asimov's exploration of a future galactic empire compelling.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
830LBook Details
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Classic Fiction
Fantasy
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Natural World: Space & The Universe