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Novels, 1987-1997

Kurt Vonnegut • 2016 • The Library of America

Author: Kurt Vonnegut
First published: 2016
Publisher: The Library of America
Genres: Biography · Art · Fiction
ISBN: 9781598534641

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This collection brings together a significant decade of work from a defining voice in American literature. By gathering these novels into a single volume, the edition preserves a cohesive span of the author's narrative evolution for readers and collectors alike.

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This volume is part of the Library of America's mission to preserve significant American writing in authoritative, permanent editions. Released in 2016, this collection brings together four of Kurt Vonnegut’s later novels: Bluebeard, Hocus Pocus, Timequake, and Galapagos. These works were originally published during a period of transition in Vonnegut's career, reflecting his ongoing engagement with social satire, the absurdity of the human condition, and the fragility of modern civilization.

The editorial selection for this volume was overseen by Sidney Offit, a longtime friend of the author, who curated the texts to reflect Vonnegut’s distinct voice and stylistic evolution throughout the final decade of his prolific writing life. The Library of America maintains a signature design aesthetic for these editions, utilizing acid-free paper, Smyth-sewn bindings, and a minimalist, cloth-bound presentation intended for longevity. The collection was well-received by literary critics and enthusiasts for providing a cohesive, durable way to engage with the author's later-career output.

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