Ray Bradbury is best known for his writing in the fantasy genre and "A Sound of Thunder" exemplifies that writing style. ... Events from within the story are also strongly influenced by the setting of Bradbury's life during the writing of this piece in the early 1950s. ... To someone reading the story for only literal meaning this part may have little to no significance, however it connects to the time Bradbury was living in while writing the short story. ...

• Word Count: 766
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Two short science fiction novellas that demonstrate good work of writing include the adventure, A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury, and Nethergrave by Gloria Skurzynski. ... Science Fiction is definitely a challenging genre to write and think through but both of the novels demonstrate it so simply it almosts seems easy....

• Word Count: 511
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

He aided in making the Science Fiction genre respectable. ... Bradbury's advanced writing abilities also contribute to his success. ... "The October Country" is one of Bradbury's strongest metaphors in the beginning of his writing. ... His writing abilities can be classified as magical. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Ray Bradbury did a fantastic job writing this novel, it truly laid the groundwork for future science-fiction works such as "Harrison Bergeron" written by Kurt Vonnegut in 1961. I would recommend this book to anyone entertained by the genre, or even to those who have had thoughts about the future of this world....

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The novel, Fahrenheit 451,was written by Ray Bradbury between 1950 and 1953 in Los Angeles, California. Bradbury was an American novelist, short-story writer, essayist poet, and many more. He was born in Waukegan, Illinois on August 22, 1920, the third child born into his family. His parents always...

• Word Count: 2440
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School