War in Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780737758184)

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.

Author: Claudia Durst Johnson
ISBN-10: 073775818X
ISBN-13: 9780737758184
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2011
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.40d