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050 1 4 _aPS3503.R167
_bF3 2013
100 1 _aBradbury, Ray,
_d1920-2012,
_eauthor
245 1 0 _aFahrenheit 451
_c/ Ray Bradbury
_b: the temperature at which book-paper catches fire and burns
246 3 _aFahrenheit four hundred fifty-one.
246 3 _aFahrenheit four fifty-one.
260 _aBelin éducation, Paris, 2021
300 _a238 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
490 _aNot so classic
505 _aMarginal 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.
520 _a"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.
650 0 _aBook burning
_vFiction.
650 0 _aCensorship
_vFiction.
650 0 _aTotalitarianism
_vFiction.
650 0 _aState-sponsored terrorism
_vFiction.
653 _aNot so classic (English)
942 _2lcc
999 _c3888
_d3888
655 _aNovels
041 _aEnglish
653 _aREADING IN ENGLISH
655 _aBOOK ADAPTATION WITH MARGINAL VOCABULARY NOTES