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Cat's Cradle: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Cat's Cradle is Kurt Vonnegut's satirical commentary on modern man and his madness. An apocalyptic tale of this planet's ultimate fate, it features a midget as the protagonist, a complete, original theology created by a calypso singer, and a vision of the future that is at once blackly fatalistic and hilariously funny. A book that left an indelible mark on an entire generation of readers, Cat's Cradle is one of the twentieth century's most important works -- and Vonnegut at his very best.

Quick facts about Cat's Cradle

  • Title: Cat's Cradle
  • Author: Kurt Vonnegut
  • First published: 1963
  • Genre: end of the world, fiction, american fantasy fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL98454W

Where to read Cat's Cradle

Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cat's Cradle about?

Cat's Cradle is Kurt Vonnegut's satirical commentary on modern man and his madness.

Who wrote Cat's Cradle?

Cat's Cradle was written by Kurt Vonnegut.

When was Cat's Cradle published?

Cat's Cradle was first published in 1963.

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