Whitehead, Julia A.

Breaking Down Vonnegut (The Breaking Down Series)

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ISBN 13:
9781119746096
author:
Whitehead, Julia A.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
23.2 x 15.2 x 1 centimetres (0.6
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Nonfiction, Education,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£7.87

Description

Breaking Down Vonnegut offers a comprehensive guide to the life and works of American writer Kurt Vonnegut. Written for young adults through adulthood, this book explores the themes underlying his imaginary worlds, including historical events and human limitations.

The author, Julia Whitehead, is an expert on Vonnegut's life and work, having led the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library in Indianapolis for ten years. Her knowledge and insight are shared here to provide a deeper understanding of Vonnegut's world and its relevance to our own.

This book provides a brief thematic tour through two of Vonnegut's books and one short story, as well as three chapters of biographical information. It offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of this great American voice, making it an ideal resource for middle and secondary students, educators, parents, and anyone interested in or studying Vonnegut's life and work.

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