It may be more attributable to the meaningful themes he weaves into his writings. ... It was during this time in his life when he read "Amazing Stories" by Hugo Gernsback, and became obsessed with science fiction literature (Litz 120). ... Bradbury's writings also have an overriding theme of progress and its potential for dire consequences on humanity. Bradbury masterfully weaves underlying social themes into his entertaining tales of science fiction. ... In an attempt to salvage their history and culture, a group of rebels memorize entire works of literature and philosophy as their ...

• Word Count: 742
• Approx Pages: 3

When the name Bradbury is spoken, the thought of science fiction is usually triggered. This is because much of Bradbury's literature has to do with illusory ideas. ... Fahrenheit 451, which is sometimes just referred to as Fahrenheit, is one of Bradbury's most famous pieces of literature. ... Another theme that falls under censorship is the idea of freedom. ... Ray Bradbury has experienced or has realized many other circumstances having to do with censorship of his own literature as well as the literature of others. ...

• Word Count: 1971
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

He aided in making the Science Fiction genre respectable. ... He has written fantasies, crime and mystery stories, supernatural tales, mainstream literature, and of course science fiction. ... He tries to open their eyes through his themes, messages and satires. ... Many of Bradbury's themes focus around current issues of the time period. In "The Dwarf" Bradbury shows one of his themes through a mirror maze. ...

• Word Count: 1033
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Society is stagnant because those smart enough to develop new technology, medicine, and literature have been permanently handicapped, exiled, or killed. ... Themes and Meanings Kurt Vonnegut's purpose in "Harrison Bergeron- is clear and unequivocal. ... Style and Technique Since writing his earliest stories, Vonnegut has been called a science fiction writer, a term, he says, that for many people is another word for a bathroom receptacle. ... Here, as in other stories and novels, Vonnegut appears to be a serious writer who uses the trappings of a futuristic science fiction ...

• Word Count: 1344
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The novel is written as a science fiction. ... Beatty is in charge of burning books, but at the same time possesses a vast knowledge on different types of literature. ... He is the leader of a special group of men who all seize a major piece of literature in their memory. ... One of the most significant themes of the story is the censorship of literature. ... As Montag's journey gradually comes to an end, he finally learns the truth behind literature and the messages that it delivers. ...

• Word Count: 1105
• Approx Pages: 4