Ships in 1-5 business days: "Fahrenheit 451," a novel published in 1953 by Ray Bradbury, hailed as the "lyrical poet of science fiction" in America. The story is set in a near-future society where books are forbidden to read or own, as they are considered to bring harmful information to citizens. Fahrenheit 451 is the temperature at which paper ignites spontaneously. The protagonist, Guy Montag, was a "fireman" who took pride in his job of burning books to protect the safety of citizens. One day, he meets an eccentric young girl, and the question arises, "Do books truly have no value?" Is a society that has "stopped thinking," showing no interest in the approaching war and finding pleasure in the stimulating images broadcast on the "wall" televisions, truly superior? He devises a plan with an old man he met in the park to raise the banner of rebellion—
The setting of a mass society where difficult books are avoided and people's thinking abilities are stolen by televisions broadcasting stimulating images is a clear metaphor for modern society. You will be surprised by the sharp satirical spirit, which is hard to believe was written 70 years ago.
| Product # | 4910962026 |
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| Weight | 300 g |
| Product package size | 21 x 15 x 1 cm |
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