Fahrenheit 451
Published
2013
Pages
—
Language
English
ISBN
9780007491568
About this book
Voyager Classics - timeless masterworks of science fiction and fantasy. A beautiful clothbound edition of the internationally acclaimed Fahrenheit 451 - a masterwork of twentieth-century literature. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. The terrifyingly prophetic novel of a post-literate future. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the source of all discord and unhappiness. Even so, Montag is unhappy; there is discord in his marriage. Are books hidden in his house? The Mechanical Hound of the Fire Department, armed with a lethal hypodermic, escorted by helicopters, is ready to track down those dissidents who defy society to preserve and read books. The classic dystopian novel of a post-literate future, Fahrenheit 451 stands alongside Orwell's 1984 and Huxley's Brave New World as a prophetic account of Western civilization's enslavement by the media, drugs and conformity. Bradbury's powerful and poetic prose combines with uncanny insight into the potential of technology to create a novel which, decades on from first publication, still has the power to dazzle and shock.
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Fahrenheit 451 is an essential read for anyone interested in dystopian literature, social commentary, or the enduring power of ideas. Its chillingly prophetic themes of censorship and conformity resonate powerfully today, making it a must-read for students and critical thinkers alike. If you prefer light, escapist fiction without deeper societal reflection, you might find its intensity challenging.
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Guy Montag is a fireman in a dystopian future where books are forbidden and burned to maintain societal happiness. Despite his job, Montag questions his life and the suppression of knowledge, leading him to a dangerous path of rebellion. This prophetic novel explores a post-literate world enslaved by media and conformity, challenging readers to consider the value of literature and independent thought.
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