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Slaughterhouse-Five
A Quote by Kurt Vonnegut
Tiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder 'why, why, why?' Tiger got to sleep, bird got to land; Man got to tell himself he understand.
Kurt Vonnegut
Cat's Cradle
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Cat's Cradle, published in 1963, is one of Kurt Vonnegut's most acclaimed satirical novels. This darkly humorous tale explores themes of science, religion, and human folly through the lens of a fictional substance. Vonnegut's biting commentary on the Cold War era, nuclear proliferation, and the dangers of unchecked technological advancement continues to resonate with readers.
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