Jailbird
by Kurt Vonnegut, Richard Ferrone
FictionEx-convictsWatergate Affair, 1972-1974Political fictionKilgore Trout (Fictitious character)
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Open LibraryAbout this book
Jailbird presents the memoir of one Walter F. Starbuck, recently released from jail after serving time for a minor role in the Watergate conspiracy. The novel relates the events of Starbuck’s first two days of freedom, during which he goes to New York City and encounters two people from his past. From enotes.com
Themes & subjects
FictionEx-convictsWatergate Affair, 1972-1974Political fictionKilgore Trout (Fictitious character)American fiction (fictional works by one author)
Setting
New York City
About the authors
Kurt Vonnegut
11 November 1922 – 11 April 2007
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. was an American novelist who wrote works blending satire, black comedy, and science fiction, such as [*Slaughterhouse-Five* (1969)][1], [*Cat's Cradle* (1963)][2], and [*Breakfast of Champions* (1973)][3]. He was known for his humanist beliefs as well as being honorary president of the American Humanist Association. He is widely considered one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century. [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL98474W/Slaughterhouse-Five [2]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL98482W/Cat's_Cradle [3]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL98488W/Breakfast_of_Champions
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