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Look at the Birdie: Short Fiction, (Paperback)
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Engaging Narratives
Each story in 'Look at the Birdie' captivates readers with unique characters and imaginative plots, delivering an immersive reading experience that resonates with a wide audience.
Diverse Themes
The collection explores various human emotions and societal issues, offering readers a rich tapestry of perspectives that spark thought and reflection, appealing to lovers of literary fiction.
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- Relentlessly fun to read.--Dave Eggers - A collection of fourteen previously unpublished short stories from one of the most original writers in all of American fiction In this series of perfectly rendered vignettes, written just as he was starting to find his comic voice, Kurt Vonnegut paints a warm, wise, and funny portrait of life in post-World War II America--a world where squabbling couples, high school geniuses, misfit office workers, and small-town lotharios struggle to adapt to changing technology, moral ambiguity, and unprecedented affluence. Here are tales both cautionary and hopeful, each brimming with Vonnegut's trademark humor and profound humanism. A family learns the downside of confiding their deepest secrets into a magical invention. A man finds himself in a Kafkaesque world of trouble after he runs afoul of the shady underworld boss who calls the shots in an upstate New York town. A quack psychiatrist turned murder counselor concocts a novel new outlet for his paranoid patients. While these stories reflect the anxieties of the postwar era that Vonnegut was so adept at capturing--and provide insight into the development of his early style--collectively, they have a timeless quality that makes them just as relevant today as when they were written. It's impossible to imagine any of these pieces flowing from the pen of another writer; each in its own way is unmistakably, quintessentially Vonnegut. Featuring a foreword by author and longtime Vonnegut confidant Sidney Offit and illustrated with Vonnegut's characteristically insouciant line drawings, Look at the Birdie is an unexpected gift for readers who thought his unique voice had been stilled forever--and serves as a terrific introduction to his short fiction for anyone who has yet to experience his genius. Includes these never-before-published stories: Confido FUBAR Shout About It from the Housetops Ed Luby's Key Club A Song for Selma Hall of Mirrors The Nice Little People Hello, Red Little Drops of Water The Petrified Ants The Honor of a Newsboy Look at the Birdie King and Queen of the Universe The Good Explainer Look at the Birdie brings us the late writer's young voice as he skewers--sometimes gently, always lethally--post World War II America.--The Boston Globe
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Fiction |
| Genre | Literature & Fiction |
| Publication date | September, 2010 |
| Pages | 272 |
| Reading level | General |
| Subgenre | Short Stories (single author) |
| Series title | No Series |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Random House Publishing Group |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | N |
| Illustrator | Kurt Vonnegut |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 5.62 x 0.56 x 7.94 in (14.3 x 1.4 x 20.2 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 0.44 lb (200 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Fiction |
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Ideal for readers who enjoy diverse, engaging short stories rich in unique characters and narratives.
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Useful for students studying contemporary fiction, as it offers various themes and writing styles to analyze.
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A perfect gift for friends or family who appreciate well-crafted fiction without the commitment of a full novel.
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Novel Readers
Not suitable for those who prefer long, intricate plots found in full-length novels rather than short stories.
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Answer: Yes, it's a great introduction to his work, showcasing his early style and unique voice. -
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Answer: The collection includes fourteen previously unpublished short stories.
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- A collection of fourteen unpublished short stories by Kurt Vonnegut.
- Features tales that humorously portray post-World War II America.
- Reflects the anxieties and challenges of the era with timeless relevance.
- Includes a foreword by a Vonnegut confidant and illustrations by the author.
- Offers a unique glimpse into Vonnegut's early comic voice.
- Perfect for both long-time fans and new readers of Vonnegut's work.
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