Fahrenheit 451

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 begins to question the purpose of his job and the oppressive system he serves. As he becomes aware of the emptiness in his life and the society’s shallow values, Montag seeks truth through forbidden books and ideas. The novel explores themes of censorship, the loss of critical thinking, and the numbing effects of mass media. Bradbury’s work is a powerful warning about the dangers of state control and intellectual apathy.