“We went to the New York World's Fair, saw what the past had been like, according to the Ford Motor Car Company and Walt Disney, saw what the future would be like, according to General Motors. And I asked myself about the present: how wide it was, how deep it was, how much was mine to keep.”
Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five is a narrative that intertwines the author's own experiences during the bombing of Dresden with a fantastical, nonlinear storytelling style. The protagonist, Billy Pilgrim, is a soldier who survives the devastating attack and finds himself trapped in time, experiencing the same moments repeatedly. The novel delves into themes of randomness, existentialism, and the absurdity of war, offering a poignant and often humorous perspective on life and death. more
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
“The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us”
“Not knowing a thing is not ignorance. Feigning knowledge you don't have can be--Sholto”