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Mother Night

By Kurt Vonnegut
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Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut is a thought-provoking novel centred on the story of Howard W. Campbell, an American playwright and Nazi propagandist. After World War II, he is living in obscurity until his past actions catch up with him. The book examines themes of identity, morality, and the blurred lines between good and evil.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate dark humour and thought-provoking narratives that examine the complexities of identity and morality. It delves into the blurred lines between good and evil through the story of an American playwright caught in a web of espionage during World War II. Perfect for readers who enjoy Vonnegut's unique blend of satire and social commentary.

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Mother Night

‘Black satire of the highest polish’ Guardian

Whilst awaiting trial for war crimes in an Israeli prison, Howard W. Can a black or white verdict ever be reached in a world that’s a gazillion shades of grey?

‘After Vonnegut, everything else seems a bit tame’ Spectator

A diabolically funny and macabre novel by the brilliantly wacky Kurt Vonnegut - now rejacketed with brilliant, witty new look for the backlist

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A diabolically funny and macabre novel by the brilliantly wacky Kurt Vonnegut – now rejacketed with a brilliant, witty new look for the backlist.

Black satire of the highest polish - Guardian

Whilst awaiting trial for war crimes in an Israeli prison, Howard W. Campbell Jr sets down his memoirs on an old German typewriter. He has used such a typewriter before, when he worked as a Nazi propagandist under Goebbels. Though that was before he agreed to become a spy for the US military. Is Howard guilty? Can a black or white verdict ever be reached in a world that's a gazillion shades of grey?

After Vonnegut, everything else seems a bit tame - Spectator

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Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut is lauded as a chilling early masterpiece, praised for its brilliance and creative storytelling. Though not as widely renowned as some of his other works, it's considered one of his best. Vonnegut is admired for his unique style, blending humour and passion, and critics agree that his work deserves a wide readership.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099819301

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 May 1992

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 144g

Pages: 192

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Fiction General Fiction Kurt Vonnegut Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Kurt Vonnegut was born in Indianapolis in 1922 and studied biochemistry at Cornell University. During the Second World War he served in Europe and, as a prisoner of war in Germany, witnessed the destruction of Dresden by Allied bombers, an experience which inspired his classic novel Slaughterhouse-Five. He is the author of thirteen other novels, three collections of stories and five non-fiction books. Kurt Vonnegut died in 2007.

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