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Mother Night: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Mother Night is a daring challenge to our moral sense. American Howard W. Campbell, Jr., a spy during World War II, is now on trial in Israel as a Nazi war criminal. But is he really guilty? In this brilliant book rife with true gallows humor, Vonnegut turns black and white into a chilling shade of gray with a verdict that will haunt us all.

Quick facts about Mother Night

  • Title: Mother Night
  • Author: Kurt Vonnegut
  • First published: 1961
  • Genre: black humor (literature), fiction, science fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL98487W

Where to read Mother Night

Mother Night 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 Mother Night about?

Mother Night is a daring challenge to our moral sense.

Who wrote Mother Night?

Mother Night was written by Kurt Vonnegut.

When was Mother Night published?

Mother Night was first published in 1961.

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