“Billy took off his tri-focals and his coat and his necktie and his shoes, and he closed the venetian blinds and then the drapes, and he lay down on the outside of the coverlet. But sleep would not come. Tears came instead. They seeped. [...] He closed his eyes, and opened them again. He was still weeping, but he was back in Luxembourg again. He was marching with a lot of other prisoners. It was a winter wind that was bringing tears to his eyes.”
Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five is a satirical and philosophical novel that combines elements of science fiction with the author's own experiences as a prisoner of war during the Allied bombing of Dresden. The narrative is non-linear and employs a time-traveling protagonist, Billy Pilgrim, who is haunted by his past and the events of the war. The book is known for its dark humor and its exploration of themes such as the absurdity of war, the nature of time, and the human condition. 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
“His shirt is covered in my sorrow and stained with my tears.”
“But tears don't bring back the dead. I learned that.”
“Let's not cry about it, shall we, Marcy? Let's pray about it instead.”
“Let's not cry about it, shall we, Marcy? Let's pray about it instead. A Passion Most Pure”