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  1. Catch-22 - Wikipedia

    • Catch-22 is a satirical war novel by American author Joseph Heller. It is his debut novel. He began writing it in 1953; the novel was first published in 1961. Often cited as one of the most significant novels of the twentieth century, it uses a distinctive non-chronological third-person omniscient narration, describing events from the points of view of different charac… See more

    Synopsis

    The main character, Yossarian, is introduced in the setting of a military hospital where he has retreated under the guise … See more

    Originally publishedNovember 10, 1961
    SeriesCatch-22
    GenreClassics · Fiction · Historical Fiction · War · Humor · Literature · Novels · Historical · Unfinished · American
    Style

    Many events in the book are repeatedly described from differing points of view, so the reader learns more about each event from each iteration, with the new information often completing a joke, the setup of which was told se… See more

    Themes

    Yossarian comes to fear his commanding officers more than he fears the Germans attempting to shoot him down and he feels that "they" are "out to get him." The reason Yossarian fears his commanders more than the enemy … See more

     
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  3. Catch-22 by Joseph Heller - Goodreads

    Catch-22 is a satirical novel by American author Joseph Heller. He began writing it in 1953; the novel was first published in 1961. Often cited as one of the most significant novels of the twentieth century, it uses a distinctive non …

  4. Catch-22: Full Book Summary - SparkNotes

  5. Catch-22 by Joseph Heller Plot Summary - LitCharts

  6. Catch-22: Study Guide - SparkNotes

    Hellers dark humor and insightful critique make Catch-22 a classic exploration of the surreal and often irrational nature of war and bureaucracy. Explore the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Yossarian, and explanations …

  7. Catch-22 - Encyclopedia.com

  8. Catch-22: A Novel - Joseph Heller - Google Books

  9. Book Summary - CliffsNotes

  10. Catch-22 | Book by Joseph Heller, Christopher Buckley

    Teeming with Catch-22 situations, the ultimate “catch” for Yossarian is a test of his own integrity. Should he stand by truth and face court-martial or should he turn his back on his comrades and become a hero?