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3.22: there comes a rain softly

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    Silhouette of an open book PDF (pp. 34).

    The Veldt

    The Veldt (from WCC Library) What do you all think? Are we moving toward this? This is the original short story (later republished as The Veldt) as it first appeared in the September 23, 1950 issue of The Saturday Evening Post. It was originally titled “The World the Children Made”.

    audio alternativeAn audio version is also available for you through the Internet Archive.

    Additional Short Stories

    The Happiness Machine” (1957) Dandelion Wine

    Juggernaut

    Quid Pro Quo

    Librarian Note

    Ray Bradbury’s official website

    Whatcom CC logo - This link is authorized for Whatcom students onlyCredo article on Ray Bradbury (from WCC Library)

    Wikipedia article on Ray Bradbury

    Whatcom CC logo - This link is authorized for Whatcom students onlyBecoming Ray Bradbury (pdf full text from the WCC Library)
    Chronicles the making of an iconic American writer.

    Whatcom CC logo - This link is authorized for Whatcom students onlyRay Bradbury : A Critical Companion

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