Fahrenheit 451 / Ray Bradbury : the temperature at which book-paper catches fire and burns

By:

Bradbury, Ray, 1920-2012 [author]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: Not so classicPublication details: Belin éducation, Paris, 2021Description: 238 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.ISBN:

9791035817695

Other title:

Fahrenheit four hundred fifty-one
Fahrenheit four fifty-one

Subject(s):

Genre/Form:

LOC classification:

PS3503.R167 F3 2013

Contents:

Marginal vocabulary notes (in French and English) — A comprehensive file to understand the work, its characters, major themes, and its context — Quizzes to memorize the essentials in a playful manner — Activities to improve in English, thanks to the text of an exceptional author — Contains exercises in the form of quizzes. The work is accompanied by a downloadable pedagogical guide at belin-education.com.

Summary: "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury is a dystopian novel set in a future society where books are banned, and "firemen" burn any that are found. The title refers to the temperature at which book paper supposedly catches fire and burns. The story follows Guy Montag, a fireman who becomes disillusioned with his oppressive, censorship-driven society. Montag begins to question the conformity and lack of intellectual freedom in his world, leading him to reevaluate his role as a fireman. He meets Clarisse, a young woman who encourages him to think critically and consider the value of books. As Montag grapples with his changing beliefs, he becomes increasingly at odds with the totalitarian regime. The narrative explores themes of censorship, the power of literature, and the dangers of a society that suppresses intellectual freedom. The novel reflects on the consequences of mass media, conformity, and the dehumanizing effects of a society that prioritizes instant gratification over thoughtful reflection. In the end, Montag rebels against the oppressive regime, seeking to preserve knowledge and individuality in a world where both are under threat.

List(s) this item appears in: LITERATURE IN ENGLISH | WITH MARGINAL NOTES

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	TBS Barcelona Libre acceso	P-EN BRA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		B05170

Marginal vocabulary notes (in French and English) —
A comprehensive file to understand the work, its characters, major themes, and its context —
Quizzes to memorize the essentials in a playful manner —
Activities to improve in English, thanks to the text of an exceptional author —
Contains exercises in the form of quizzes. The work is accompanied by a downloadable pedagogical guide at belin-education.com.

"Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury is a dystopian novel set in a future society where books are banned, and "firemen" burn any that are found. The title refers to the temperature at which book paper supposedly catches fire and burns. The story follows Guy Montag, a fireman who becomes disillusioned with his oppressive, censorship-driven society.

Montag begins to question the conformity and lack of intellectual freedom in his world, leading him to reevaluate his role as a fireman. He meets Clarisse, a young woman who encourages him to think critically and consider the value of books. As Montag grapples with his changing beliefs, he becomes increasingly at odds with the totalitarian regime.

The narrative explores themes of censorship, the power of literature, and the dangers of a society that suppresses intellectual freedom. The novel reflects on the consequences of mass media, conformity, and the dehumanizing effects of a society that prioritizes instant gratification over thoughtful reflection. In the end, Montag rebels against the oppressive regime, seeking to preserve knowledge and individuality in a world where both are under threat.

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