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Armageddon in Retrospect

2008 books | short story collections by kurt vonnegut


Armageddon in Retrospect is a collection of short stories about war and peace written by Kurt Vonnegut. It is the first collection of his previously unpublished writings to be published posthumously. The book includes an introduction by Mark Vonnegut as well as a letter from Kurt to his family about his experiences as a prisoner of war. Like many of Vonnegut's other books, Armageddon in Retrospect is laden with handwritten quotations and rough drawings by the author.

The Collection

  • Vonnegut's Speech at Clowes Hall, Indianapolis, April 2007
  • "Wailing Shall Be in All Streets"
  • "Great Day"
  • "Guns Before Butter"
  • "Happy Birthday, 1951"
  • "Brighten Up"
  • "The Unicorn Trip"
  • "Unknown Soldier"
  • "Spoils"
  • "Just You and Me, Sammy"
  • "The Commandant's Desk"
  • "Armageddon in Retrospect"

Category: Short story collections by Kurt Vonnegut Category: 2008 books