The Dragon in the Sea

Interesting Facts

• The book "The Dragon in the Sea" explores themes of psychological resilience and paranoia under isolation and stress, making it relevant even in today's world.
• The novel is set in a future where oil resources have become scarce, and countries engage in underwater wars to extract it.
• In this work, Frank Herbert examines the impact of technology on the human psyche and society, which would become a central theme in his later works.
• The novel is also known under the title "Under Pressure," reflecting both the physical pressure of the underwater world and the psychological pressure on the characters.
• The book was one of the first to address ecological and resource crises, which became a hallmark of Herbert's science fiction.