War in Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five

by Claudia Durst Johnson

Book Overview

One 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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 073775818X
• ISBN13: 9780737758184
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12