Zero Hour
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Language: EnglishPublished:
Authors:
- Bradbury, Ray
1920 - 2012
- Elkan, Max
1918 - 2000
About this book
In a post-war era marked by rapid technological advancement, Ray Bradbury's "Zero Hour" delves into the unsettling intersection of childhood innocence and adult anxieties. As children engage in a seemingly harmless game, the narrative reveals a chilling twist that reflects deeper societal fears of invasion and control. With its exploration of themes like the loss of autonomy and the dangers of complacency, this short story serves as a poignant commentary on the fragility of human agency. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians alike, "Zero Hour" invites readers to confront the implications of their realities through a lens of speculative fiction. Discover how Bradbury masterfully intertwines play and peril in this thought-provoking tale.
