book-informationFahrenheit 451 (8)AuthorRay BradburyGenreDystopian Fiction, Science Fiction, Classic Literature, Social CommentarySynopsisIn a dystopian future where books are outlawed and 'firemen' burn any that are found, Guy Montag begins to question his role as a book burner after a chance encounter with a free-thinking young woman. As he secretly explores the forbidden world of literature, Montag must confront a society that has chosen mindless entertainment over knowledge and critical thinking. This prophetic novel explores themes of censorship, conformity, and the power of the written word.