Title: Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. /
Authors: Schatt, Stanley
Publisher: Twayne Publishers,
Year: 1976
Subjects: Vonnegut, Kurt Criticism and interpretation.; Authors, American Criticism and interpretation.
Abstract: Traces the development of Vonnegut's style and philosophy, considering his novels, short stories, and plays, and looks at the American writer as a public man who speaks out on contemporary issues.
Contents: Of man and machines: Player piano and The sirens of Titan -- That way lies madness: Mother night -- Saints and sinners: Cat's cradle and God bless you, Mr. Rosewater -- Vonnegut's Dresden novel: Slaughterhouse-five -- Breakfast of champions -- Slapstick -- The short stories -- The plays -- The public man.