Tag Archives: Science Fiction

The Last Man Book Review

Posted on June 20, 2013 by beckyajohnson

First published in 1826, Mary Shelley’s The Last Man is an apocalyptic science fiction novel about a future world ravaged by plague, written by the author of Frankenstein. The story is a first-person narrative told from the point-of-view of Lionel Verney, who grew … Continue reading →

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Fahrenheit 451 Virtual Book Discussion

Posted on November 18, 2010 by beckyajohnson

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Published in 1953. Synopsis: In an unspecified future time, Guy Montag is a fireman. Unlike firemen of the present time who put out fires, Mr. Montag’s job is to create fires by burning books, which … Continue reading →

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