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Publisher Blurb: “The mind of Ray Bradbury is a wonder-filled carnival of delight and terror that stretches from the verdant Irish countryside to the coldest reaches of outer space. Yet all his work is united by one common thread: a vivid and profound understanding of the vast set of emotions that bring strength and mythic resonance to our frail species. Ray Bradbury characters may find themselves anywhere and anywhen. A horrified mother may give birth to a strange blue pyramid. A man may take Abraham Lincoln out of the grave—and meet another who puts him back. An amazing Electrical Grandmother may come to live with a grieving family. An old parrot may have learned over long evenings to imitate the voice of Ernest Hemingway, and became the last link to the great man. A priest on Mars may confront his fondest dream: to meet the Messiah. Each of these magnificent creations has something to tell us about our humanity—and all of their fates await you in this new trade edition of twenty-eight classic Bradbury stories and one luscious poem. Travel on an unpredictable and unforgettable literary journey—safe in the hands of one of the century's great men of imagination.”
Great review: “Focusing on a central Bradbury theme of nostalgia, while straying from the science fiction and fantasy genre, I Sing the Body Electric is best illustrated by the title story, which is by far the best and is on a short list of the best of Ray’s stories.
Another gem is “Lost City of Mars”, which masterfully explores Bradbury’s theme of loneliness and isolation. This collection also highlights Bradbury’s great range of literary appreciation with stories like "The Kilimanjaro Device", "Any Friend of Nicholas Nickleby's Is a Friend of Mine", "The Parrot Who Met Papa", and "G.B.S.---Mark V".
"Heavy-Set" is a disturbing story that reveals the authors great ability in the psychological horror genre. Finally the collection ends with the beautiful poem "Christus Apollo".
This is a great collection from a true master.”