THE PASSING OF RAY BRADBURY
June 6, 2012 at 7:58 pm 3 comments
THE PASSING OF A GIANT
As a writer of science fiction, I felt a profound sadness today with news of the death of Ray Bradbury at the age of 91.
Not long ago my science fiction reading group read Fahrenheit 451, one of his most popular works. I had read it when I was much younger, and now attempting to write science fiction, was in awe of the quality of the writing. He also, as many science fiction writers do, invented devices for his story that exist today.
What prompted me to write this little piece was my wife. I told her of his death and she said, “I’m sorry.”
I’m sure all of us that have enjoyed his work feel sorrow at his passing.
Entry filed under: OBSERVATIONS & OPINIONS, Walt Trizna. Tags: fahrenheit 451, ray bradbury, science fiction.
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slpmartin | June 6, 2012 at 9:56 pm
Another loss for literature.
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walttriznastories | June 6, 2012 at 11:35 pm
But we still have his stories, my friend.
And they will live on for a very long time.
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sherriepalmer | June 9, 2012 at 5:40 pm
He will be missed. His writing will continue to inspire me.