Fahrenheit 451

Brief Overview

Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury, written in 1953. The story unfolds in a future society where books are banned and burned by firemen, whose job is not to extinguish fires but to ignite books. The protagonist is Guy Montag, one of the firemen, who begins to question the righteousness of his actions and becomes critical of a society where critical thinking and culture are suppressed. Realizing the inhumanity and soullessness of the existing order, Guy seeks to find meaning and purpose in life by defending books and freedom of thought. The novel serves as a warning about the consequences of censorship and mass culture, while exploring the significance of literature and individualism.