Resources for
Fahrenheit 451

Links to Critical Analysis

NovelGuide Analysis
Includes a summary of Fahrenheit 451, character profiles, and analysis of major themes and metaphors.

NoveList Book Discussion Guide
Use your Northbrook library card number to log in, then choose NoveList and look under Book Discussion Guides for Fahrenheit 451. Includes a detailed summary along with study questions and answers.

Random House Teacher's Guide
Includes a brief biography of Ray Bradbury, a detailed summary of Fahrenheit 451, a list of thought-provoking questions for discussion and analysis, and information on censorship.

CampusNut Guide
Provides a historical context for Fahrenheit 451, along with points to ponder, interesting facts, character analyses, and a detailed summary.

ClassicNotes Guide
Includes a biography of Ray Bradbury, a detailed summary and analysis of Fahrenheit 451, and an online quiz.

SparkNotes Guide
Includes analysis of the main characters, a detailed summary, and study questions with answers. (Note: This site has a lot of pop-up ads!)

CliffNotes Guide
The CliffNotes are available for download on their site for $5.95. Includes a detailed analysis of the story, characters and themes.

Other Links

Ray Bradbury's Official Site
Features the author and his works. Includes a video interview with Ray Bradbury in which he tells the story that inspired his writing Fahrenheit 451. There is also a messageboard where you can discuss the books and stories with other Bradbury fans. You can also subscribe to an e-mail newsletter to keep up-to-date on Mr. Bradbury's latest projects.

Ray Bradbury Online
A site dedicated to Ray Bradbury and his works.

Interview with Ray Bradbury
Read this fascinating Salon.com interview with Ray Bradbury, in which he discusses Fahrenheit 451 among other things.

Print Resources

Modern Critical Interpretations: Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451
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Modern Critical Views: Ray Bradbury - 813.54 Bra C

Ray Bradbury: A Critical Companion by Robin Reid - 813.54 Bra C

Ray Bradbury by David Mogen - 813.54 Bra C

Ray Bradbury by Wayne Johnson - 813.54 Bra C

The Bradbury Chronicles by George Slusser - 813.54 Bra C

The Bradbury Companion by William Nolan - 813.54 Bra

CliffNotes for Fahrenheit 451 - Cliff Notes section

Contemporary Authors, vol. 75 - Ref 928.1 Con

Contemporary Literary Criticism, vol. 98 - Ref 809.016 Con

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