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. ...

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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. ...

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