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From The Dust Returned: A Novel-new
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Ray Bradbury, Americas Most Beloved Storyteller, Has Spent A Lifetime Carrying Readers To Exhilarating And Dangerous Places, From Dark Street Comers In Unfamiliar Cities And Towns To The Edge Of The Universe. Now, In An Extraordinary Flight Of The Imagination A Halfcentury In The Making, He Takes Us To A Most Wondrous Destination: Into The Heart Of An Eternal Familythey Have Lived For Centuries In A House Of Legend And Mystery In Upper Illinois And They Are Not Like Other Midwesterners. Rarely Encountered In Daylight Hours, Their Children Are Curious And Wild; Their Old Ones Have Survived Since Before The Sphinx First Sank Its Paws Deep In Egyptian Sands. And Some Sleep In Beds With Lids.Now The House Is Being Readied In Anticipation Of The Gala Homecoming That Will Gather Together The Farflung Branches Of This Odd And Remarkable Family. In The Pastmidnight Stillness Can Be Detected The Soft Fluttering Of Uncle Einars Wings. From Her Realm Of Sleep, Cecy, The Fairest And Most Special Daughter, Can Feel The Approach Of Many A Welcome Being Shapeshifter, Telepath, Somnambulist, Vampire As She Flies High In The Consciousness Of Bird And Bat.But In The Midst Of Eager Anticipation, A Sense Of Doom Pervades. For The World Is Changing. And Death, No Stranger, Will Always Shadow This Most Singular Family: Father, Arisen From The Earth; Mother, Who Never Sleeps But Dreams; A Thousand Times Great Grandm
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- Q: What is the genre of 'From the Dust Returned: A Novel'? A: 'From the Dust Returned' is categorized as an Anthology, showcasing Ray Bradbury's unique storytelling style.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'From the Dust Returned' is a hardcover.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'From the Dust Returned' is Ray Bradbury.
- Q: When was 'From the Dust Returned' published? A: 'From the Dust Returned' was published on October 2, 2001.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'From the Dust Returned'.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'From the Dust Returned'? A: The novel explores themes of family, time, and the juxtaposition of life and death through the lens of a fantastical narrative.
- Q: Can you describe the main characters in 'From the Dust Returned'? A: The main characters include an Eternal Family, with unique traits such as shapeshifting and telepathy, as well as Timothy, a foundling son burdened by the passage of time.
- Q: Is 'From the Dust Returned' suitable for all ages? A: While the book is accessible, it contains themes that may be more appreciated by older teens and adults due to its depth and complexity.
- Q: What makes 'From the Dust Returned' a significant work by Ray Bradbury? A: 'From the Dust Returned' is considered significant due to its lyrical prose and the way it encapsulates Bradbury's lifelong exploration of human experience and imagination.