Fahrenheit 451 (Spanish Language Edition) (Spanish Edition) [Paperback]

Ray Bradbury (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 3, 2006

Fahrenheit 451 ofrece la historia de un sombrío y horroroso futuro. Montag, el protagonista, pertenece a una extraña brigada de bomberos cuya misión, paradójicamente, no es la de sofocar incendios sino la de provocarlos para quemar libros. Porque en el país de Montag está terminantemente prohibido leer. Porque leer obliga a pensar, y en el país de Montag está prohibido pensar. Porque leer impide ser ingenuamente feliz, y en el país de Montag hay que ser feliz a la fuerza...
La novela más célebre de Ray Bradbury, maestro de la ficción científica.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Aterrador en sus implicaciones… el relato de Bradbury de ese mundo enfermizo, que guarda muchas y alarmantes similitudes con el nuestro, es fascinante”. —The New York Times --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Ray Bradbury nació el 22 de agosto de 1920 en Waukegan, Illinois.  Durante la Gran Depresión se trasladó con su familia a Los Ángeles, donde se graduó en 1938 del Los Angeles High School.  Su educación académica acabó ahí, pero continuó formándose por cuenta propia hasta que en 1943 se convirtrió en escritor profesional.  Sus obras más conocidas son Crónicas marcianas, El hombre ilustrado y Fahrenheit 451.  Brabdury no sólo es novelista, también ha escrito innumerables guiones de televisión, ensayos y poemas.  Su preocupación como escritor no sólo se centra en cuestionar el modo de vida actual, también se adentra en el reino de lo fantástico y maravilloso, con un estilo poético y, a veces, provocativo.  En su niñez, Bradbury fue muy propenso a las pesadillas y horribles fantasías que acabó por plasmar en sus relatos muchos años después. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Plaza y Janes (January 3, 2006)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 0307347974
• ISBN-13: 978-0307347978
• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 0.6 x 7.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #588,724 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Libros en español > Ciencia ficción y fantasía > Ciencia Ficción

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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!