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In 'From the Dust Returned', Ray Bradbury explores an extraordinary, immortal family that has lived within a mysterious Illinois house for centuries. As the family prepares a grand homecoming, the story follows their unique members—children who roam freely, elders who have survived since antiquity, and a foundling son bearing the weight of time. Themes of family, immortality, and the clash between ancient life and a changing world are woven throughout the narrative, presented with Bradbury’s characteristic lyrical and evocative style.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: Ray Bradbury
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