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Critical Companions to Popular Contemporary Writers Ser.: Ray Bradbury : A Critical Companion by Robin Anne Reid (2000, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-100313309019
ISBN-139780313309014
eBay Product ID (ePID)1687462
Product Key Features
Number of Pages152 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameRay Bradbury : a Critical Companion
SubjectScience Fiction & Fantasy, General, American / General
Publication Year2000
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism
AuthorRobin Anne Reid
SeriesCritical Companions to Popular Contemporary Writers Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight14.1 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN00-022332
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"This well-written and accessible volume provides a balanced combination of biographical, descriptive, and critical information that will be helpful to Bradbury's fans."- School Library Journal, "This well-written and accessible volume provides a balanced combination of biographical, descriptive, and critical information that will be helpful to Bradbury's fans." School Library Journal, "[a]n excellent introduction to Bradbury....[t]his hardcover is sturdily built to pass through many students' hands, and it is best suited to those of high school and undergraduate age." Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts, "[a]n excellent introduction to Bradbury....[t]his hardcover is sturdily built to pass through many students' hands, and it is best suited to those of high school and undergraduate age."- Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts
Grade FromNinth Grade
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal813/.54
Grade ToUP
Table Of ContentRay Bradbury: A Writer's Life Ray Bradbury and the Question of "Science Fiction" The Martian Chronicles (1950) The Illustrated Man (1951) Fahrenheit 451 (1953) Dandelion Wine (1957) Something Wicked This Way Comes (1962) Death Is a Lonely Business (1985) A Graveyard for Lunatics (1990) Green Shadows, White Whale (1992)
SynopsisProvides the first full-length critical treatment of Science Fiction writer Ray Bradbury with accessible analysis of 8 of his major works., Reviewers and critics have not always agreed on how well the science fiction label fit Ray Bradbury, but the immense popularity of works like The Martian Chronicles and The Illustrated Man leaves no doubt as to the enduring status of this important writer. This Critical Companion examines, in a Literary Heritage chapter, the situation of Bradbury's works within the science fiction genre and explores thematic concerns that set works like Fahrenheit 451 and Dandelion Wine apart from conventional popular SF writings. This introduction to Bradbury, written especially for students, traces Bradbury's interesting life, examining his early literary efforts, his forays into Hollywood, and his recent writing projects. Eight of Bradbury's major works are discussed at length, each in its own chapter, including two works published within the last ten years: A Graveyard for Lunatics (1990) and Green Shadows, White Whale (1992). Clear, thoughtful analysis is also given for The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, Something Wicked This Way Comes , and Death Is a Lonely Business . In each chapter, analysis of the important literary components is given: plot, setting, characters, and themes. In addition, the genesis, critical reception, and an alternate reading of each work is also discussed in clear terms for students and general readers. Suggestions for further reading on Bradbury and his writings are also provided in a select yet extensive bibliography. This volume is ideal both for students reading Bradbury for the first time and for dedicated Bradbury fans who wish to appreciate his work with a deeper critical perspective.
LC Classification NumberPS3503
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