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“Someone had to do something sometime. Every victim was a culprit, every culprit a victim, and somebody had to stand up sometime to try to break the lousy chain of inherited habit that was imperiling them all.”

Quote by Joseph Heller

Book:Catch-22: A Novel

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Catch-22: A Novel

Joseph Heller's 'Catch-22' is a seminal work of American literature, renowned for its complex narrative structure and dark humor. The story follows Yossarian, a U.S. Air Force bombardier, as he navigates the absurdities of military life and the paradoxes of war. The novel is characterized by its unique use of the catch-22 principle, where the protagonist finds himself trapped in a no-win situation, and its sharp critique of the military establishment. more

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Joseph Heller was an American novelist known for his satirical and black humor style. His novel 'Catch-22' is considered one of the greatest novels of the 20th century and has had a profound impact on literature. more

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