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Theses & Honors Papers

2003

Kurt Vonnegut - criticism and interpretation

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Re-Examining Vonnegut: Existential And Naturalistic Influences On The Author's Work, Marybeth Davis Dec 2003

Re-Examining Vonnegut: Existential And Naturalistic Influences On The Author's Work, Marybeth Davis

Theses & Honors Papers

This thesis looks at several Vonnegut novels through both the lenses of existentialism and naturalism, claiming that each is just as important and present in his work as the other. It examines his life, as well, and how his experiences and observations on life tie into his writing.