Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut - First Edition
Own an exquisite, first edition copy of Kurt Vonnegut’s “Breakfast of Champions.” The book is in near fine condition, with clean pages, a tight binding with a slight lean, an only the slightest of bumping and soiling to the boards. The original dust jacket is in good condition, with a crease on the inside front flap, and minor shelf ware.
Kurt Vonnegut’s satirical novel explores themes of free will, consumerism, and the absurdity of American life. The narrative follows two main characters: Kilgore Trout, a struggling science fiction writer whose works are largely ignored, and Dwayne Hoover, a mentally unstable car dealership owner.
The story begins when Trout is invited to speak at the Midland City Arts Festival, a seemingly unremarkable event that becomes pivotal in both characters' lives. Dwayne, grappling with his psychological decline, becomes obsessed with one of Trout's novels that presents a concept of free will as an illusion. This notion of predestination leads to a violent breakdown in Dwayne, who comes to believe that he is the only entity with free will, while everyone else is merely a robot.
Vonnegut’s distinctive style utilizes simple drawings and metafictional commentary, inviting readers to reflect on the narrative and its underlying messages about society, art, and existence. The novel is both a critique of American values and a profound commentary on the human condition, illustrating the chaos and disconnection that often arise in modern life. Through humor and poignancy, "Breakfast of Champions" encourages a reexamination of the world and our place within it, making it a significant work in the canon of American literature.
Own an exquisite, first edition copy of Kurt Vonnegut’s “Breakfast of Champions.” The book is in near fine condition, with clean pages, a tight binding with a slight lean, an only the slightest of bumping and soiling to the boards. The original dust jacket is in good condition, with a crease on the inside front flap, and minor shelf ware.
Kurt Vonnegut’s satirical novel explores themes of free will, consumerism, and the absurdity of American life. The narrative follows two main characters: Kilgore Trout, a struggling science fiction writer whose works are largely ignored, and Dwayne Hoover, a mentally unstable car dealership owner.
The story begins when Trout is invited to speak at the Midland City Arts Festival, a seemingly unremarkable event that becomes pivotal in both characters' lives. Dwayne, grappling with his psychological decline, becomes obsessed with one of Trout's novels that presents a concept of free will as an illusion. This notion of predestination leads to a violent breakdown in Dwayne, who comes to believe that he is the only entity with free will, while everyone else is merely a robot.
Vonnegut’s distinctive style utilizes simple drawings and metafictional commentary, inviting readers to reflect on the narrative and its underlying messages about society, art, and existence. The novel is both a critique of American values and a profound commentary on the human condition, illustrating the chaos and disconnection that often arise in modern life. Through humor and poignancy, "Breakfast of Champions" encourages a reexamination of the world and our place within it, making it a significant work in the canon of American literature.
Own an exquisite, first edition copy of Kurt Vonnegut’s “Breakfast of Champions.” The book is in near fine condition, with clean pages, a tight binding with a slight lean, an only the slightest of bumping and soiling to the boards. The original dust jacket is in good condition, with a crease on the inside front flap, and minor shelf ware.
Kurt Vonnegut’s satirical novel explores themes of free will, consumerism, and the absurdity of American life. The narrative follows two main characters: Kilgore Trout, a struggling science fiction writer whose works are largely ignored, and Dwayne Hoover, a mentally unstable car dealership owner.
The story begins when Trout is invited to speak at the Midland City Arts Festival, a seemingly unremarkable event that becomes pivotal in both characters' lives. Dwayne, grappling with his psychological decline, becomes obsessed with one of Trout's novels that presents a concept of free will as an illusion. This notion of predestination leads to a violent breakdown in Dwayne, who comes to believe that he is the only entity with free will, while everyone else is merely a robot.
Vonnegut’s distinctive style utilizes simple drawings and metafictional commentary, inviting readers to reflect on the narrative and its underlying messages about society, art, and existence. The novel is both a critique of American values and a profound commentary on the human condition, illustrating the chaos and disconnection that often arise in modern life. Through humor and poignancy, "Breakfast of Champions" encourages a reexamination of the world and our place within it, making it a significant work in the canon of American literature.