Description: Slaughterhouse Five Author: Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Title: Slaughterhouse Five Description: Delacorte Press, 1969. First book club edition with cloth binding. Near Fine condition. Original dust jacket in Very Good condition. Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five" offers a powerful anti-war message through its depiction of the absurdity and horrors of war, particularly the bombing of Dresden during World War II. Vonnegut's innovative narrative structure, where the protagonist becomes "unstuck in time," reflects the chaotic nature of trauma and challenges conventional storytelling. The novel also explores profound philosophical questions about free will and determinism, making readers question the nature of existence. By blending genres like science fiction, autobiography, and satire, "Slaughterhouse-Five" transcends traditional literary boundaries, making it a cornerstone of modern American literature and a timeless critique of the human condition. Seller ID: 311656 This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 184 USD
Location: Grottoes, Virginia
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Author: Kurt Vonnegut Jr
Publisher: Unknown
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
