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Short Stories· United States

Dinosaur Tales

by Ray Bradbury
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
#16,523of 99,626 books
Publishers Weekly
Published 1983English
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About This Book

Published in 1983, Dinosaur Tales established Ray Bradbury as one of the defining voices in short stories. A landmark work of short fiction, Dinosaur Tales by Ray Bradbury (1983) demonstrates the power of the short story to capture life's essential moments.

Book Details

AuthorRay Bradbury
Published1983
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN9783404281367
Editorial Score30/100
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📄 Short Stories

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Editorial Assessment

Dinosaur Tales by Ray Bradbury sits within the tradition of short stories that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1983 in United States, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. What distinguishes Dinosaur Tales is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Ray Bradbury's role in the literature of United States is well established. Dinosaur Tales can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Publishers Weekly
notable · national
198330
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About the Author
Ray Bradbury
United States
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Ray Bradbury is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of science fiction.

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