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Slaughterhouse-Five: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Slaughterhouse-Five is one of the world's great anti-war books. Centering on the infamous fire-bombing of Dresden, Billy Pilgrim's odyssey through time reflects the mythic journey of our own fractured lives as we search for meaning in what we are afraid to know.

Quick facts about Slaughterhouse-Five

  • Title: Slaughterhouse-Five
  • Author: Kurt Vonnegut
  • First published: 1968
  • Genre: american science fiction, bombing of dresden, open library staff picks
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL98459W

Where to read Slaughterhouse-Five

Slaughterhouse-Five 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 Slaughterhouse-Five about?

Slaughterhouse-Five is one of the world's great anti-war books.

Who wrote Slaughterhouse-Five?

Slaughterhouse-Five was written by Kurt Vonnegut.

When was Slaughterhouse-Five published?

Slaughterhouse-Five was first published in 1968.

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