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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is a dystopian novel set in a future society where books are banned, and "firemen" burn them to suppress intellectual freedom. The protagonist, Guy Montag, is a fireman who becomes disillusioned with his society after meeting his curious neighbor Clarisse and witnessing a woman choose to die with her books. Montag's journey toward enlightenment and rebellion against oppressive censorship leads him to join a group of intellectuals preserving literary works by memorizing them. The book includes themes such as the impact of censorship on society and the triumph of knowledge over ignorance. Contains references to death by suicide and drug use.