Vonnegut, Kurt
Mother Night
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099819301
- author:
- Vonnegut, Kurt
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Set against the backdrop of war and espionage, Kurt Vonnegut's novel explores the complexities of morality in a world where right and wrong are not always clear-cut. Howard W. Campbell Jr recounts his experiences as a Nazi propagandist and later spy for US military forces, raising questions about guilt and redemption.
Through Campbell's memoirs, Vonnegut masterfully weaves together themes of identity, loyalty, and the blurred lines between truth and propaganda. As Campbell awaits trial for war crimes in an Israeli prison, he reflects on his past actions and grapples with the consequences of his choices.
This thought-provoking novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, one that challenges readers to confront the nuances of morality and the nature of truth.