Catch-22 : A special edition of the classic world war two novel
(Author) Joseph HellerA beautiful hardback edition of one of the most subversive anti-war novels ever written - reading Catch-22 is a rite of passage. Set in the closing months of World War II, this is the story of a bombardier named Yossarian who is frantic and furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. His real problem is not the enemy - it is his own army which keeps increasing the number of missions the men must fly to complete their service. If Yossarian makes any attempts to excuse himself from the perilous missions then he is caught in Catch-22: if he flies he is crazy, and doesn't have to; but if he doesn't want to he must be sane and has to. That's some catch... 'The greatest satirical work in the English language' Observer 'Wildly original, brutally gruesome, a dazzling performance...it will not be forgotten' New York Times VINTAGE QUARTERBOUND CLASSICS: Bound to be beautiful
Joseph Heller
Joseph Heller was an American author best known for his satirical novel "Catch-22," which is considered a classic of modern American literature. Born in 1923, Heller served as a bombardier in World War II, an experience that heavily influenced his writing. Heller's works are characterized by dark humor, absurdity, and a sharp critique of bureaucracy and war. "Catch-22" is his most famous work, exploring the paradoxes and absurdities of war through the story of a group of American airmen during World War II. Heller's unique literary style and biting social commentary have had a lasting impact on the literary world, solidifying his place as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
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