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Slaughterhousefive: A Novel; 50Th Anniversary Edition,New
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A Special Fiftieth Anniversary Edition Of Kurt Vonneguts Masterpiece, A Desperate, Painfully Honest Attempt To Confront The Monstrous Crimes Of The Twentieth Century (Time), Featuring A New Introduction By Kevin Powers, Author Of The National Book Award Finalist The Yellow Birdsselected By The Modern Library As One Of The 100 Best Novels Of All Timeslaughterhousefive, An American Classic, Is One Of The Worlds Great Antiwar Books. Centering On The Infamous World War Ii Firebombing Of Dresden, The Novel Is The Result Of What Kurt Vonnegut Described As A Twentythreeyear Struggle To Write A Book About What He Had Witnessed As An American Prisoner Of War. It Combines Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Autobiography, And Satire In An Account Of The Life Of Billy Pilgrim, A Barbers Son Turned Draftee Turned Optometrist Turned Alien Abductee. As Vonnegut Had, Billy Experiences The Destruction Of Dresden As A Pow. Unlike Vonnegut, He Experiences Time Travel, Or Coming Unstuck In Time.An Instant Bestseller, Slaughterhousefive Made Kurt Vonnegut A Cult Hero In American Literature, A Reputation That Only Strengthened Over Time, Despite His Being Banned And Censored By Some Libraries And Schools For Content And Language. But It Was Precisely Those Elements Of Vonneguts Writingthe Political Edginess, The Genrebending Inventiveness, The Frank Violence, The Transgressive Witthat Have Inspired Generations Of Readers Not Just To Look Differently At The World Around Them But To Find The Confidence To Say Something About It. Authors As Wideranging As Norman Mailer, John Irving, Michael Crichton, Tim Obrien, Margaret Atwood, Elizabeth Strout, David Sedaris, Jennifer Egan, And J. K. Rowling Have All Found Inspiration In Vonneguts Words. Jonathan Safran Foer Has Described Vonnegut As The Kind Of Writer Who Made Peopleyoung People Especiallywant To Write. George Saunders Has Declared Vonnegut To Be The Great, Urgent, Passionate American Writer Of Our Century, Who Offers Us . . . A Model Of The Kind Of Compassionate Thinking That Might Yet Save Us From Ourselves.More Than Fifty Years After Its Initial Publication At The Height Of The Vietnam War, Vonneguts Portrayal Of Political Disillusionment, Ptsd, And Postwar Anxiety Feels As Relevant, Darkly Humorous, And Profoundly Affecting As Ever, An Enduring Beacon Through Our Own Eras Uncertainties.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Slaughterhouse-Five? A: The main theme of Slaughterhouse-Five revolves around the absurdity of war, the impact of trauma, and the concept of time. It explores the experiences of Billy Pilgrim, who becomes 'unstuck in time' and witnesses the devastating effects of the Dresden firebombing during World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of Slaughterhouse-Five? A: The author of Slaughterhouse-Five is Kurt Vonnegut, an acclaimed American writer known for his unique blend of satire, science fiction, and historical fiction.
- Q: Is Slaughterhouse-Five suitable for young readers? A: Slaughterhouse-Five contains mature themes, including violence and political commentary, which may not be suitable for younger readers. It is often recommended for high school students and above.
- Q: What is the significance of the 50th anniversary edition? A: The 50th anniversary edition of Slaughterhouse-Five features a new introduction by Kevin Powers, providing fresh insights into the book's relevance and impact over the decades since its original publication.
- Q: How many pages are in Slaughterhouse-Five? A: Slaughterhouse-Five has a total of 240 pages in this edition.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of Slaughterhouse-Five is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic look.
- Q: When was Slaughterhouse-Five published? A: Slaughterhouse-Five was originally published on February 1, 1994.
- Q: What genre does Slaughterhouse-Five belong to? A: Slaughterhouse-Five is categorized as a classic, blending elements of historical fiction, science fiction, and autobiography.
- Q: Can you summarize the plot of Slaughterhouse-Five? A: Slaughterhouse-Five follows Billy Pilgrim, an American soldier who becomes a prisoner of war during World War II. The narrative shifts through different moments in his life, including his experiences during the Dresden bombing and his encounters with aliens, illustrating themes of fatalism and the nature of time.
- Q: Why is Slaughterhouse-Five considered an antiwar novel? A: Slaughterhouse-Five is considered an antiwar novel because it critiques the senselessness of war and the suffering it causes. Vonnegut's portrayal of the horrors of war and its lasting impact on individuals underscores the book's message against violence and conflict.