A guide to studying Joseph Heller's "Catch-22," featuring an introduction, a profile of the author, background notes, a character list, a summary and analysis, selections from critical essays on the work, and an annotated bibliography.
An autobiography of Joseph Heller, discussing his childhood living down the block from the Coney Island amusement park, his military service during World War II, his post-war career and marriage, and the success and significance of his novel "Catch-22.".
Collects twenty essays that examine how Joseph Heller's novel "Catch-22" explores the theme of war while reflecting social attitudes about military conflicts that were prevalent during Heller's time, with biographical details of the author, including a timeline of his life.