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Dandelion Wine is a novel by American author Ray Bradbury, distinct from his other works known for their science fiction themes. Set in the fictional town of Green Town, Illinois, in 1928, it is based on the author's childhood memories. The book chronicles a summer in the life of 12-year-old Douglas Spaulding, who begins to perceive the beauty and complexity of the world around him. Douglas, along with his brother Tom, explores the life of the small town, its residents, their joys, and sorrows. The novel immerses the reader in the atmosphere of childhood adventures and reflections on life, death, time, and eternity. It is a warm, lyrical, and deeply philosophical book, filled with a bright nostalgia for carefree childhood and summer days when it seems like an eternity lies ahead.