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| + | | name = Catch-22 | ||
| + | | author = [[Joseph Heller]] | ||
| + | | language = [[English]] | ||
| + | | yearpublished = 1961 | ||
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| − | + | '''''Catch-22''''' is a bitterly satirical anti-war novel by [[Joseph Heller]] (1961). | |
| + | == Plot == | ||
| + | It deals with American bombardier John Yossarian. Yossarian is stationed on the Italian island of Pianosa during [[World War II]]. He attempts to get out of flying more combat missions by pretending to be crazy. The problem is, only a sane man would want to get out of combat, therefore Yossarian cannot be considered crazy. | ||
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| + | The novel is notable for its staggered chronology, and the fact that each chapter is named after and follows one of the large cast of characters. Heller uses the staggered chronology to slowly reveal more background to Yossarian's antics which, while seeming silly or insane at first, end up evoking horror. | ||
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| + | The term "Catch-22" has entered popular language to mean an unwinnable situation. | ||
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| + | == Sequel == | ||
| + | Heller wrote a sequel entitled ''Closing Time'', published in 1994. | ||
==Film Adaptations== | ==Film Adaptations== | ||
Revision as of 04:48, November 28, 2008
| Catch-22 | |
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| Author | Joseph Heller |
| Year Published | 1961 |
| Language | English |
Catch-22 is a bitterly satirical anti-war novel by Joseph Heller (1961).
Plot
It deals with American bombardier John Yossarian. Yossarian is stationed on the Italian island of Pianosa during World War II. He attempts to get out of flying more combat missions by pretending to be crazy. The problem is, only a sane man would want to get out of combat, therefore Yossarian cannot be considered crazy.
The novel is notable for its staggered chronology, and the fact that each chapter is named after and follows one of the large cast of characters. Heller uses the staggered chronology to slowly reveal more background to Yossarian's antics which, while seeming silly or insane at first, end up evoking horror.
The term "Catch-22" has entered popular language to mean an unwinnable situation.
Sequel
Heller wrote a sequel entitled Closing Time, published in 1994.
Film Adaptations
Catch-22 was made into a film of the same name, which was released in 1970.
References
- Heller, Joseph. Catch-22. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1961.
- Falstein, Louis. Face of a Hero, 1951.