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Short Stories· United States

The Stories of Ray Bradbury

by Ray Bradbury
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1980English
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About This Book

Ray Bradbury's The Stories of Ray Bradbury (1980) stands as one of the most significant works of short stories of its era. Published in 1980, The Stories of Ray Bradbury by Ray Bradbury is a masterful collection of short stories that showcases the author's extraordinary range and skill.

Book Details

AuthorRay Bradbury
Published1980
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN0394513355
Editorial Score30/100
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📄 Short Stories

Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1980, Ray Bradbury's The Stories of Ray Bradbury is a work of short stories that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. 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. Readers coming to The Stories of Ray Bradbury for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. The Stories of Ray Bradbury reflects Ray Bradbury's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United States's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
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
198030
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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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