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Welcome to the Monkey House: The Special Edition: Stories

This special edition features a curated selection of short stories, showcasing the author's unique narrative style and imaginative storytelling. more

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Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut was an American writer known for his unique humor and profound satire. His works often explore themes of war, humanity, society, and politics. His most famous works include 'Slaughterhouse-Five' and 'Cat's Cradle'. His writing style has been widely appreciated by readers and has had a profound impact on literature. more

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“I was taught in the sixth grade that we had a standing army of just over a hundred thousand men and that the generals had nothing to say about what was done in Washington. I was taught to be proud of that and to pity Europe for having more than a million men under arms and spending all their money on airplanes and tanks. I simply never unlearned junior civics. I still believe in it. I got a very good grade.”

MenBelieveStillsDoneMillionsTaughtArmsProudThousandHundredEuropeStandingArmyVery GoodSpendingPityGradesAirplaneBe ProudTanksJuniorsCivicsI Still BelieveSixth GradeGood Grades
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“It was not the thought that I was so unloved that froze me. I had taught myself to do without love. It was not the thought that God was cruel that froze me. I had taught myself never to expect anything from Him. What froze me was the fact that I had absolutely no reason to move in any direction. What had made me move through so many dead and pointless years was curiosity. Now even that had flickered out.”

YearsMadeReasonFactsMovingTaughtCuriosityNo ReasonPointlessWithout LoveUnloved
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