Fahrenheit 451 (Ave Fenix) (Spanish Edition) [Paperback]

Ray Bradbury (Author)

Book Description

Series: Ave Fenix | Publication Date: June 2004

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A totalitarian regime has ordered all books to be destroyed, but one of the book burners suddenly realizes their merit.

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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About the Author

Ray Bradbury has published some 500 short stories, novels, plays and poems since his first story appeared in Weird Tales when he was twenty years old. Among his many famous works are 'Fahrenheit 451', 'The Illustrated Man' and 'The Martian Chronicles'. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Sudamericana (Argentina); Translatio edition (June 2004)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 9506440298
• ISBN-13: 978-9506440299
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,594,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ray Bradbury has published some 500 short stories, novels, plays and poems since his first story appeared in Weird Tales when he was twenty years old. Among his many famous works are 'Fahrenheit 451', 'The Illustrated Man' and 'The Martian Chronicles'.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece by a literary giant, February 5, 2008

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J. Harrison (Fort Worth, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fahrenheit 451 (Ave Fenix) (Spanish Edition) (Paperback)

Bradbury is without a doubt one of the strongest writers of our time and this book is arguably his best work. All the usual elements of vintage Bradbury are here--captivating prose, rich characters and a plot that never drags. Guy Montag, the main character, is a memorable figure and his adventures and personal development will stay with you. Bradbury weaves a wonderful, thought-provoking tale here that is sure to please. Highly recommended reading for anyone and a great place to begin reading Bradbury.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Ray Bradbury's Best, December 27, 2007

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Nina Munteanu "SF Girl" (Lunenburg, NS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fahrenheit 451 (Ave Fenix) (Spanish Edition) (Paperback)

A classic tale by a master of the craft of metaphor. Bradbury uses the fireman in a world where they MAKE fires instead of putting them out, to explore the phenomenon of censorship in a world obsessed with being "good". Scenes in his book were reminiscent of what the Nazis did in Opernplatz, Berlin. In fact, of this event Bradbury made this poignant statement: "It follows then that when Hitler burned a book I felt it as keenly, please forgive me, as his killing a human, for in the long sum of histroy they are onein the same flesh." I met Ray Bradbury and he is a gentle, humble soul.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars captivating ideas, gripping story, February 18, 2008

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Michael Herman (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fahrenheit 451 (Ave Fenix) (Spanish Edition) (Paperback)

A very elegantly written book with a strong message about technology, censorship, and control/freedom. Bradbury writes in a beautifully poetic way that is not only layered with meaning, but also gripping from beginning to end. I could not stop reading this book until finishing the last page. A great social commentary and story, and perhaps even more relevant today than when it was written. Highly, highly recommended!