Fahrenheit

"Fahrenheit 451," a novel by Ray Bradbury, is set in a dystopian future where books are banned, and "firemen" burn any that are found. The story follows Guy Montag, a fireman who begins to question this anti-intellectual society. As he encounters people who value knowledge and free thought, Montag grapples with the consequences of censorship and conformity. The title refers to the temperature at which book paper supposedly catches fire. The novel explores themes of censorship, the loss of individuality, and the dangers of a complacent society, warning against the suppression of critical thinking and creativity.