Pillar of Fire

Ray Bradbury

May 2022 · DigiCat

About this ebook

"Pillar of Fire" is classical space Sci-Fi short story written by the master of the genre, Ray Bradbury. _x000D_ Excerpt:_x000D_ "He came out of the earth, hating. Hate was his father; hate was his mother. It was good to walk again. It was good to leap up out of the earth, off of your back, and stretch your cramped arms violently and try to take a deep breath! He tried. He cried out."

About the author

Ray Bradbury, born Ray Douglas Bradbury on August 22, 1920, in Waukegan, Illinois, U.S., is a towering figure in the landscape of speculative fiction, revered for his mastery of fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres. Bradbury's literary style is characterized by his poetic prose, nostalgic themes, and prophetic warnings about the future. A prolific writer, Bradbury's oeuvre includes such classics as 'Fahrenheit 451', 'The Martian Chronicles', and 'Something Wicked This Way Comes'. His piece 'Pillar of Fire', written in 1948, is emblematic of his ability to weave macabre narrative elements with profound social commentary. Standing as a testament to humanity's perennial struggle with mortality and the unknown, it exemplifies Bradbury's gift for stirring deep existential reflection. Bradbury's work often grapples with tensions between technology and humanity, illustrating both the promise and peril of progress. Over his seven-decade career, he earned numerous accolades, including the Prometheus Award, a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, and an Emmy. Bradbury passed away on June 5, 2012, but his visions of tomorrow and meditations on the human condition continue to resonate, ensuring his place in the annals of American literature.