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A Pleasure to Burn: Chilling Dystopian Fiction Exploring Censorship and the Origins of Fahrenheit 451
- Author: Ray Bradbury
- Year: 2011
- Pages: 389
Readers on perLibre: 14
Grandmaster of American Letters Ray Bradbury presents the 16 vintage stories and novellas that informed and prefigured the creation of his dystopian classic, Fahrenheit 451. Collecting rare and unknown tales as well as notable early triumphs, A Pleasure to Burn offers an unparalleled window into Bradbury's creative process, and a unique glimpse at the evolution of one of the greatest works of 20th century American literature.
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