Kurt Vonnegut fue un novelista, satírico y artista gráfico estadounidense, célebre por sus obras que combinan magistralmente la sátira, la comedia negra y la ciencia ficción. Su distintivo estilo de escritura, moldeado por sus experiencias como periodista y sus desgarradores encuentros bélicos, se caracteriza por su prosa sin adornos y sus agudas observaciones sobre la condición humana. Autoproclamado humanista y socialista, las narrativas de Vonnegut a menudo profundizan en las absurdidades de la guerra, las complejidades de las estructuras sociales y la búsqueda de significado, todo ello entregado con su característica mezcla de ingenio profundo y patetismo.
Mother Night is a daring challenge to our moral sense. American Howard W. Campbell, Jr., a spy during World War II, is now on trial in Israel as a Nazi war criminal. But is he really guilty? In this brilliant book rife with true gallows humor, Vonnegut turns black and white into a chilling shade of gray with a verdict that will haunt us all.
Presents a collection of four novels, four short stories, and other writings, including a speech and letters
Reflecting on a prolific writing career, Kurt Vonnegut emphasizes the consistent theme of decency amidst societal indecency. This collection examines his extensive body of work, including novels, essays, and short stories, showcasing his impact as a beloved author and social critic. Featuring contributions from scholars and friends, the essays offer insights into Vonnegut's legacy and relevance as the world transitions into the next millennium, celebrating his unique voice and perspective on humanity.
This definitive edition of Kurt Vonnegut's fiction compiles his last three novels: "Bluebeard," "Hocus Pocus," and "Timequake," showcasing his signature satirical style. It explores themes of artistic integrity, societal issues, and personal reflections, concluding with a selection of related nonfiction pieces. A fitting farewell from a literary master.
From riffs on country music, George Bush, and his mother's midnight mania, to a bittersweet tribute to a dead friend, this book demonstrates why Kurt Vonnegut is equally well known as an essayist and commentator as he is a novelist. It resonates with Vonnegut's singular voice.
This short story by Kurt Vonnegut, originally written in 1953 and published in Galaxy Science Fiction in 1954, features a protagonist whose title serves as a euphemism for dying, exploring themes of mortality and human experience.
This collection of Vonnegut's letters is the autobiography he never wrote - from the letter he posted home upon being freed from a German POW camp, to notes of advice to his children: `Don't let anybody tell you that smoking and boozing are bad for you.
Since its original publication in 1968, Welcome to the Monkey House has been one of Kurt Vonnegut’s most beloved works. This special edition celebrates a true master of the short-story form by including multiple variant drafts of what would eventually be the title story. In a fascinating accompanying essay, “Building the Monkey House: At Kurt Vonnegut’s Writing Table,” noted Vonnegut scholar Gregory D. Sumner walks readers through Vonnegut’s process as the author struggles—false start after false start—to hit upon what would be one of his greatest stories. The result is the rare chance to watch a great writer hone his craft in real time. Includes the following stories: “Where I Live” “Harrison Bergeron” “Who Am I This Time?” “Welcome to the Monkey House” “Long Walk to Forever” “The Foster Portfolio” “Miss Temptation” “All the King’s Horses” “Tom Edison’s Shaggy Dog” “New Dictionary” “Next Door” “More Stately Mansions” “The Hyannis Port Story” “D.P.” “Report on the Barnhouse Effect” “The Euphio Question” “Go Back to Your Precious Wife and Son” “Deer in the Works” “The Lie” “Unready to Wear” “The Kid Nobody Could Handle” “The Manned Missiles” “Epicac” “Adam” “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow”
When Winston Niles Rumfoord flies his spacecraft into a chrono-synclastic infundibulum he is converted into pure energy and materialises when his waveforms intercept a planet. Winston now knows everything that has ever been and that will be.
