Alan Arkin
Capt. John Yossarian
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This darker, slower-paced, apocalyptic novel explores the pre- and post-war lives of some of the major characters in Catch-22, with particular emphasis on the relationship between Yossarian and tail gunner Sammy Singer. Literary allusions. Catch-22 contains allusions to many works of literature.
- Joseph Heller
- 453 (1st edition hardback)
- 1961
- October 10, 1961
Catch-22, satirical novel by American writer Joseph Heller, published in 1961. The work centers on Captain John Yossarian, stationed in the Mediterranean during World War II, and chronicles his desperate attempts to stay alive, as he concocts ever more inventive ways of escaping his missions.
Follows Captain John Yossarian and airmen in World War II who face a "catch-22" that prevents them from leaving the army. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, and more for this 2019 action comedy drama limited series.
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A tragicomic novel about a captain in the US Army Air Force who tries to avoid flying more combat missions in the Second World War. Learn about the novel's themes, characters, and the Catch-22 dilemma that traps the soldiers.
Joseph Heller. 3.99. 833,868 ratings23,716 reviews. Fifty years after its original publication, Catch-22 remains a cornerstone of American literature and one of the funniest—and most celebrated—books of all time. In recent years it has been named to “best novels” lists by Time, Newsweek, the Modern Library, and the London Observer.
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A classic novel by Joseph Heller that satirizes the absurdity and brutality of World War II. The main character, Yossarian, tries to avoid flying dangerous missions and escapes the paradoxical law of Catch-22, which traps him in a vicious cycle.
Learn about the satirical novel by Joseph Heller that depicts the absurdity of war and bureaucracy. Find book summary, character analysis, quotes, and more resources for Catch-22.
