“I'll tell you what justice is. Justice is a knee in the gut from the floor on the chin at night sneaky with a knife brought up down on the magazine of a battleship sandbagged underhanded in the dark without a word of warning”
Book:Catch-22: A Novel
Quote by Joseph Heller
Work
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
Author
Joseph Heller
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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