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Cat’s Cradle
by Kurt Vonnegut

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Cat’s Cradle is a satirical novel that responds to the social, political, and scientific realities in the wake of WWII. Vonnegut’s work puts a spotlight on the political ideologies, religious fervor, and breakneck technological progress that overrun post-WWII America. Its zany characters and absurdist plot expose humanity’s moral stupidity even in the supposedly enlightened 20th century. Vonnegut uses his story to reflect some of humankind’s most terrifying flaws.