Fiction
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
“Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut is a satirical anti-war novel that follows the experiences of Billy Pilgrim, a World War II soldier who becomes “unstuck in time.”
“Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut is a satirical anti-war novel that follows the experiences of Billy Pilgrim, a World War II soldier who becomes “unstuck in time.”
“The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka tells the story of Gregor Samsa, who wakes up one morning transformed into a giant insect and the consequences it has on his life and family.
“The Castle” by Franz Kafka is a surreal and existential novel about a land surveyor named K. who struggles to gain access to a mysterious castle and find his place in a bureaucratic and absurd world.
The Plague is a novel by Albert Camus that explores the outbreak of a deadly disease in a fictional Algerian town, examining its impact on society and individuals.
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller is a satirical novel set during World War II, following the experiences of a US Army Air Forces bombardier named Yossarian, who struggles with the absurdity and contradictory logic of military bureaucracy.
“The Trial” by Franz Kafka follows the protagonist Josef K. as he is arrested and put on trial for a crime that is never revealed, exploring themes of guilt and absurdity.
The Stranger is a philosophical novel that follows the life of Meursault, a detached and indifferent man who becomes embroiled in a murder case, questioning societal norms and existentialism.