Christopher Abbott
Yossarian
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In the book, Catch-22 is a military rule typifying bureaucratic operation and reasoning. The rule is not stated in a precise form, but the principal example in the book fits the definition above: If one is crazy, one does not have to fly missions; and one must be crazy to fly.
- Joseph Heller
- 1961
Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of catch-22, a term from Joseph Heller's novel about a paradoxical rule in the military. Catch-22 refers to an illogical, unreasonable, or senseless situation or policy.
A limited series adaptation of the classic Joseph Heller novel about a World War II bombardier who tries to avoid a "catch-22" rule that prevents him from being grounded for illness or leave. Starring Christopher Abbott, Kyle Chandler, George Clooney and more, the series has 7.7/10 IMDb rating and 2 Primetime Emmy nominations.
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- 2019-05-17
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May 29, 2024 · 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.
This fiftieth-anniversary edition commemorates Joseph Heller’s masterpiece with a new introduction by Christopher Buckley; a wealth of critical essays and reviews by Norman Mailer, Alfred Kazin, Anthony Burgess, and others; rare papers and photos from Joseph Heller’s personal archive; and much more.
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Jun 24, 1970 · A comedy drama war film based on Joseph Heller's novel, starring Alan Arkin as a bombardier who tries to escape the insanity of World War II. The film features a cast of famous actors, a parody of a "military mentality", and a catchy title that refers to a bureaucratic loophole.
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.
