“The appearance of strength is all about you. It would seem to last forever. However... the rotten tree-trunk, until the very moment when the storm-blast breaks it in two, has all the appearance of might it ever had. The storm-blast whistles through the branches of the Empire even now. Listen... and you will hear the creaking.”
The Foundation Trilogy is a classic science fiction series written by Isaac Asimov. The series consists of three books: 'Foundation,' 'Foundation and Empire,' and 'Second Foundation.' It is set in a vast, future galaxy and follows the story of a mathematician named Hari Seldon, who predicts the fall of a vast interstellar empire and the rise of a new civilization. The series is known for its complex political intrigue, philosophical themes, and its exploration of the nature of history and the destiny of humanity. more
Isaac Asimov, born on January 2, 1920 in Poland and died on April 6, 1992 in the United States, was a renowned American science fiction author, science writer, and literary critic, known as the 'Father of Science Fiction'. His works covered a wide range of science fiction themes, including robots, space exploration, and time travel, and had a profound impact on science fiction literature and the popularization of science. more