Yassin Amin 7/9/2023 Fahrenheit 451 The novel "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury is primarily classified as a dystopian science fiction novel. It was first published in 1953 and has since become a classic of the genre. The story is set in a future society where books are banned, and the protagonist, Guy Montag, is a fireman whose job is to burn any remaining books. The novel explores themes such as censorship, government control, the power of knowledge, and the dangers of a society disconnected from literature and critical thinking.