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Bradbury’s internationally acclaimed novel, Fahrenheit 451, tells the story of Guy Montag, a fireman whose job is to burn books in a dystopian world that suppresses creative expression in favor of mindless entertainment. Montag’s journey is both literal and spiritual, as he tries to unravel the mysterious power of books while evading the clutches of an authoritarian government.

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