Yes, Dune is a classic. I have only read the main one, and I need to reread it. There is a long series of them. I've been meaning to look at some of Ernest Hemingway's material. Still haven't yet. But it would bode an aspiring writer to have even a rudimentary knowledge of his work and style.
Thanks for the list. Some I am very familiar with, and some not so. As always new material for me to study up on.
I think you'll notice that how I write is heavily influenced by Hemingway's style. It was unintentional of course, but yeah.
Well now I am intrigued to know more. I will have to add one of his to my reading list sooner rather than later.