america in literature

Presents a meditation on the life and work of the iconic literary figure, analyzing fifteen of his best-known novels to illustrate Vonnegut's engagement with the "American Dream" in its various incarnations as well as his outrage at the ethos of "survival of the fittest" mentalities.

A bibliography containing over 1,100 titles to be used by high school students or adults who are looking for classic or contemporary fiction about the history of the United States.