A Sound of Thunder

Historical Context and Significance

Ray Bradbury's «A Sound of Thunder» is a landmark work in the science fiction genre, published in 1952. The story explores the theme of time travel and its potential consequences, making a significant contribution to literature on time paradoxes. The narrative tells of a safari to the past where hunters can kill a dinosaur, but one minor change in the past leads to catastrophic consequences in the future. This work popularized the concept of the «butterfly effect», showing how the smallest changes can have enormous consequences. The story has had a significant cultural impact, inspiring numerous other works in literature, film, and television that explore the theme of time travel and its ethical aspects. Bradbury masterfully conveyed the idea of how human actions can influence the course of history, making the story relevant even today.