Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

The Temperature at Which Book Paper Catches Fire, and Burns

In a dystopian future where books are banned and burned by the government to prevent dissenting ideas, a fireman named Guy Montag, whose job is to burn books, begins to question the society he serves. After a series of events, including meeting a free-thinking teenager and witnessing a woman choosing to die with her books, Montag begins to secretly collect and read books, leading to his eventual rebellion against the oppressive regime. The narrative serves as a critique of censorship, conformity, and the dangers of an illiterate society.

The 121st greatest book of all time


Published
1953
Nationality
American
Type
Fiction
Pages
158-190
Words
46,000
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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