Farenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury)

*Fahrenheit 451* by Ray Bradbury is a dystopian novel set in a future society where books are banned, and "firemen" burn any that are found. The story follows Guy Montag, a fireman who initially supports censorship but begins to question his role after meeting a free-thinking neighbor and experiencing personal awakening. The novel explores themes of censorship, the suppression of knowledge, the power of literature, and the importance of critical thinking. Bradbury's work warns against the dangers of government overreach and the loss of individual intellectual freedom, emphasizing the value of reading and independent thought in a free society.