War in Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five

Klappentext One of Kurt Vonnegut's most influential works, Slaughterhouse-Five is a science fiction-inspired tale that touches upon the experiences of Billy Pilgrim, an American soldier, in the time before, during, and after World War II. This compelling edition presents readers with a collection of essays on the theme of war as depicted in the novel. Topics discussed include the moral problem of Billy's fantasies, Billy's time-traveling as a psychological phenomenon, and deconstructing the war novel. The book also explores modern perspectives regarding war such as PTSD, child soldiers, and military secrecy.

Product details

• Assisted by: Greenhaven Editor (Editor), Claudia Durst Johnson (Editor), Claudia Durst Johnson (Editor)
• Authors: Claudia Durst (EDT) Johnson
• Publisher: Greenhaven press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 29.07.2011
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Mankind; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies
• EAN: 9780737758184
• ISBN: 978-0-7377-5818-4
• Pages: 167
• Age Recommendation: ages 15 to 17
• Dimensions (packing): 12.1 x 21 x 1.3 cm
• Series: Social Issues in Literature (P; Social Issues in Literature
• Subjects: Amerika; Literature - Classics / Criticism; LITERARY CRITICISM / American / General