Ray Bradbury
Science fiction writer of Fahrenheit 451
Born
August 22nd, 1920
105 years ago
Died
June 5th, 2012
13 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American science fiction writer and screenwriter, recognized for significant contributions to the genre. Achievements include the publication of classic works that explore themes of censorship, technology, and the human condition. Works such as 'Fahrenheit 451' and 'The Martian Chronicles' capture the imagination through compelling narratives and vivid imagery. Bradbury's writing style blends poetic language with thought-provoking concepts, influencing generations of readers and writers. His career spanned more than seven decades, and he continued to write until late in life.
Authored 'Fahrenheit 451'
Wrote 'The Martian Chronicles'
Contributed to 'Something Wicked This Way Comes'
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