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Wampeters, Foma & Granfalloons by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

Name: Wampeters, Foma & Granfalloons by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
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Wampeters, Foma & Granfalloons by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

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Collected Non-Fiction Essays, Political Dispatches, and Speeches from 1966–1973

Gathering non-fiction prose written between 1966 and 1973, Kurt Vonnegut Jr. presents a collection of essays, political journalism, commencement speeches, and reviews. Vonnegut covers the 1972 Republican and Democratic National Conventions, his 1970 relief trip to war-torn Biafra, and his famous Playboy interview.

The title references key satirical concepts from his novel Cat's Cradle—wampeters (objects of spiritual focus), foma (harmless lies), and granfalloons (proud but meaningless associations)—to critique American politics and culture.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Kurt Vonnegut shares signature satirical wit, Cold War cultural commentary, and unscripted speeches. An essential essay collection for Kurt Vonnegut readers, 1970s journalism fans, and American literature collectors.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Delta Publishing Co.

Pages: 285

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 1974

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Condition Note: Acceptable Reading Copy: Complete and fully readable text. Features water rippling/staining to outer page margins. Notes: Water staining to outer page edgeges. Clean, unmarked pages with age-toning.

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