Marc Leeds Livres

"The authorized, updated, and comprehensive catalogue of characters, themes, phrasing, and imagery found in Kurt Vonnegut's beloved work. Vonnegut's five decades of writing yielded many worlds-worth of people, places, and things. This book is an invaluable tool for looking up the marvelous facts that exist only in the pages his work. The Encyclopedia identifies every major or minor Vonnegut character, as well as recurring images and significant themes from all of Vonnegut's books and short stories, including his essay collections. Editor Marc Leeds provides italicized notes explaining the significance of many items, but relies primarily on extended quotations from Vonnegut himself. This is a vital reference source for both fans and scholars of the great American writer"-- Provided by publisher

Kurt Vonnegut's career, marked by nearly 50 short stories and 13 novels since 1950, serves as a lens on American society through various political eras. His sharp critiques of complacency during the Eisenhower years, admiration for the Kennedys, and disdain for Nixon highlight his role as a significant commentator. The collection of 14 essays explores his unique position in American literature, reflecting on his foreboding yet rarely gloomy insights into life and culture as he navigates through evolving societal landscapes.