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War in Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five by Claudia Durst Johnson (2011, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherGreenhaven Publishing LLC

ISBN-100737758171

ISBN-139780737758177

eBay Product ID (ePID)109170147

Product Key Features

Book TitleWar in Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five

Number of Pages168 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicLiterary Criticism & Collections, Subjects & Themes / Historical events, American / General

Publication Year2011

IllustratorYes

GenreLiterary Criticism, Young Adult Nonfiction

AuthorClaudia Durst Johnson

Book SeriesSocial Issues in Literature Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight12.8 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceElementary/High School

LCCN2010-054417

Dewey Edition22

Grade FromTenth Grade

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Dewey Decimal813/.54

Grade ToTwelfth Grade

SynopsisOne of Kurt Vonnegut's most influential works, Slaughterhouse-Five is a science fiction-inspired tale that touches upon the experiences of Billy Pilgrim, an American soldier, in the time before, during, and after World War II. This compelling edition presents readers with a collection of essays on the theme of war as depicted in the novel. Topics discussed include the moral problem of Billy's fantasies, Billy's time-traveling as a psychological phenomenon, and deconstructing the war novel. The book also explores modern perspectives regarding war such as PTSD, child soldiers, and military secrecy., Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.;; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features car

LC Classification NumberPS3572.O5S6387 2011