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Reviewers have debated Ray Bradbury's fit within the science fiction genre, yet his popularity through works like The Martian Chronicles and The Illustrated Man solidifies his significance. This Critical Companion delves into Bradbury's literary heritage, examining the thematic elements that distinguish works such as Fahrenheit 451 and Dandelion Wine from typical popular SF. Designed for students, it traces Bradbury's intriguing life, including his early writing, Hollywood ventures, and recent projects. Eight major works are analyzed in detail, including A Graveyard for Lunatics (1990) and Green Shadows, White Whale (1992). Each chapter offers clear analysis of essential literary components—plot, setting, characters, and themes—alongside discussions of each work's genesis, critical reception, and alternative interpretations. A select bibliography provides suggestions for further reading on Bradbury and his writings. This volume serves as an excellent resource for students encountering Bradbury for the first time and for devoted fans seeking a deeper critical understanding of his work.
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Critical Companions to Popular Contemporary Writers: Ray Bradbury, Robin Anne Reid
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- Année de publication
- 2000
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- Sous-titre
- A Critical Companion
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Robin Anne Reid
- Éditeur
- Greenwood
- Publié
- 2000
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 152
- ISBN10
- 0313309019
- ISBN13
- 9780313309014
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Thème historique, Science-fiction, Classiques, États-Unis, 20e siècle, Littérature américaine, Critique littéraire, Anglais américain
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- Reviewers have debated Ray Bradbury's fit within the science fiction genre, yet his popularity through works like The Martian Chronicles and The Illustrated Man solidifies his significance. This Critical Companion delves into Bradbury's literary heritage, examining the thematic elements that distinguish works such as Fahrenheit 451 and Dandelion Wine from typical popular SF. Designed for students, it traces Bradbury's intriguing life, including his early writing, Hollywood ventures, and recent projects. Eight major works are analyzed in detail, including A Graveyard for Lunatics (1990) and Green Shadows, White Whale (1992). Each chapter offers clear analysis of essential literary components—plot, setting, characters, and themes—alongside discussions of each work's genesis, critical reception, and alternative interpretations. A select bibliography provides suggestions for further reading on Bradbury and his writings. This volume serves as an excellent resource for students encountering Bradbury for the first time and for devoted fans seeking a deeper critical understanding of his work.