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Quote by Joseph Heller

“The frog is almost five hundred million years old. Could you really say with much certainty that America, with all its strength and prosperity, with its fighting man that is second to none, and with its standard of living that is highest in the world, will last as long as...the frog?”

Quote by Joseph Heller

Book:Catch-22: 50th Anniversary Edition

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Catch-22: 50th Anniversary Edition

Joseph Heller's 'Catch-22' is a seminal work of American literature, renowned for its dark humor and complex narrative. The story follows the misadventures of Yossarian, a U.S. Army Air Force bombardier, amidst the chaos of war. The novel is celebrated for its innovative structure and its portrayal of the absurdity of war and the human condition. 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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