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Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451
The Authorized Adaptation
Book Summary
A graphic novel interpretation of the genre master's classic dystopian work is a visual translation of the story of career fireman Guy Montag's awakening to the dark aspects of government-controlled thought and the value of philosophy, theology, and literature. Simultaneous.
Genres:
This book is about:
- Book burning,
- Totalitarianism,
- Graphic novels,
- Comic books, strips, etc
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