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The Sirens of Titan: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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"His best book," Esquire wrote of Kurt Vonnegut's 1959 novel The Sirens of Titan, adding, "he dares not only to ask the ultimate question about the meaning of life, but to answer it." This novel fits into that aspect of the Vonnegut canon that might be classified as science fiction, a quality that once led Time to describe Vonnegut as "George Orwell, Dr. Caligari and Flash Gordon compounded into one writer ... a zany but moral mad scientist."

Quick facts about The Sirens of Titan

  • Title: The Sirens of Titan
  • Author: Kurt Vonnegut
  • First published: 1959
  • Genre: ciencia-ficción, classic literature, fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL98485W

Where to read The Sirens of Titan

The Sirens of Titan 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 The Sirens of Titan about?

"His best book," Esquire wrote of Kurt Vonnegut's 1959 novel The Sirens of Titan, adding, "he dares not only to ask the ultimate question about the meaning of life, but to answer it." This novel fits into that aspect of the Vonnegut canon that might be classified as science fict

Who wrote The Sirens of Titan?

The Sirens of Titan was written by Kurt Vonnegut.

When was The Sirens of Titan published?

The Sirens of Titan was first published in 1959.

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