Essays
If This Isn't Nice What Is? Expanded Second Edition
2016·208 pages
A collection of Kurt Vonnegut's speeches and essays, blending humor and poignant social commentary.
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A collection of Kurt Vonnegut's speeches and essays, blending humor and poignant social commentary.
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A collection of commencement speeches and other wit and wisdom from the New York Times –bestselling literary icon and author of Slaughterhouse-Five . Master storyteller and satirist Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most in-demand commencement speakers of his time. For each occasion, Vonnegut’s words were unfailingly insightful and witty, and they stayed with audience members long after graduation. This expanded second edition also includes more than sixty pages of further thoughts from Vonnegut (who...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Brief mentions of sexual themes; not explicit or central.
Violence & gore
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Minor references to war and violence; not graphic.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language in some speeches.
Substance use
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Occasional mentions of alcohol or smoking; not central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Brief references to diverse identities; not a focus.
Religious content
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Minor mentions of religion in cultural context.
Witchcraft / occult
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No occult or magical themes present.
Political content
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Frequent social and political commentary; central to many pieces.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of despair or dark themes; not explicit.
Sexual assault
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No depictions of assault or coercion.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor references to societal suffering or war trauma.
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