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All summer in a day
Book • 1926
Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day" is a poignant short story set on Venus, a planet perpetually shrouded in rain.
Margot, a young girl who arrived from Earth, vividly remembers the sun and longs for its warmth.
Her classmates, having never experienced sunlight, are initially captivated by her descriptions but soon turn jealous and cruel, locking her in a closet during the rare hour of sunshine.
The story explores themes of isolation, the power of memory, and the destructive nature of envy.
Bradbury's evocative prose creates a haunting atmosphere, leaving the reader to ponder the lasting impact of childhood cruelty and the enduring human need for connection.
Margot, a young girl who arrived from Earth, vividly remembers the sun and longs for its warmth.
Her classmates, having never experienced sunlight, are initially captivated by her descriptions but soon turn jealous and cruel, locking her in a closet during the rare hour of sunshine.
The story explores themes of isolation, the power of memory, and the destructive nature of envy.
Bradbury's evocative prose creates a haunting atmosphere, leaving the reader to ponder the lasting impact of childhood cruelty and the enduring human need for connection.
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