The novel presents a future American society in which the masses are hedonistic, and critical thought through reading is outlawed. The central character, Guy Montag, is employed as a "fireman" (which, in this future, means "book burner"). The number "451" refers to the temperature (in Fahrenheit) at which a book or paper supposedly autoignites, though the actual temperature is just short of twice that[1]. Written in the early years of the Cold War, the novel is a critique of what Bradbury saw as an increasingly dysfunctional American society. A movie version of the novel was released in 1966, and it is anticipated that a second version will begin filming in 2009. At least two BBC Radio 4 dramatizations have also been aired, both of which follow the book very closely. Fahrenheit 451 en.wikipedia.org Buy it Here: www.amazon.com
Sunday, February 3, 2013
What is "Fahrenheit 451" & why should you read it?
What is "Fahrenheit 451" & why should you read it? Video Clips. Duration : 4.70 Mins.
The novel presents a future American society in which the masses are hedonistic, and critical thought through reading is outlawed. The central character, Guy Montag, is employed as a "fireman" (which, in this future, means "book burner"). The number "451" refers to the temperature (in Fahrenheit) at which a book or paper supposedly autoignites, though the actual temperature is just short of twice that[1]. Written in the early years of the Cold War, the novel is a critique of what Bradbury saw as an increasingly dysfunctional American society. A movie version of the novel was released in 1966, and it is anticipated that a second version will begin filming in 2009. At least two BBC Radio 4 dramatizations have also been aired, both of which follow the book very closely. Fahrenheit 451 en.wikipedia.org Buy it Here: www.amazon.com
The novel presents a future American society in which the masses are hedonistic, and critical thought through reading is outlawed. The central character, Guy Montag, is employed as a "fireman" (which, in this future, means "book burner"). The number "451" refers to the temperature (in Fahrenheit) at which a book or paper supposedly autoignites, though the actual temperature is just short of twice that[1]. Written in the early years of the Cold War, the novel is a critique of what Bradbury saw as an increasingly dysfunctional American society. A movie version of the novel was released in 1966, and it is anticipated that a second version will begin filming in 2009. At least two BBC Radio 4 dramatizations have also been aired, both of which follow the book very closely. Fahrenheit 451 en.wikipedia.org Buy it Here: www.amazon.com
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