Fahrenheit 451: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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Fahrenheit 451 is a 1953 dystopian novel by American writer Ray Bradbury. Often regarded as one of his best works, the novel presents a future American society where books are outlawed and "firemen" burn any that are found. The book's tagline explains the title as "'the temperature at which book paper catches fire, and burns": the autoignition temperature of paper. The lead character, Guy Montag, is a fireman who becomes disillusioned with his role of censoring literature and destroying knowledge, eventually quitting his job and committing himself to the preservation of literary and cultural writings.
Quick facts about Fahrenheit 451
- Title: Fahrenheit 451
- Author: Ray Bradbury
- First published: 1953
- Genre: mechanical hound, girl next door, long now manual for civilization
- OpenLibrary ID: OL103123W
Where to read Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Fahrenheit 451 about?
Fahrenheit 451 is a 1953 dystopian novel by American writer Ray Bradbury.
Who wrote Fahrenheit 451?
Fahrenheit 451 was written by Ray Bradbury.
When was Fahrenheit 451 published?
Fahrenheit 451 was first published in 1953.
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