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Since its original publication in 1968, Welcome to the Monkey House has been one of Kurt Vonnegut’s most beloved works. This special edition celebrates a true master of the short-story form by including multiple variant drafts of what would eventually be the title story. In a fascinating accompanying essay, “Building the Monkey House: At Kurt Vonnegut’s Writing Table,” noted Vonnegut scholar Gregory D. Sumner walks readers through Vonnegut’s process as the author struggles—false start after false start—to hit upon what would be one of his greatest stories. The result is the rare chance to watch a great writer hone his craft in real time.

Includes the following stories:

“Where I Live”
“Harrison Bergeron”
“Who Am I This Time?”
“Welcome to the Monkey House”
“Long Walk to Forever”
“The Foster Portfolio”
“Miss Temptation

Welcome to the Monkey House Stories The Special

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    A Paperback / softback by Kurt Vonnegut, Gregory D. Sumner

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Random House Inc
      Published 8 April 2014
      ISBN-13 9780812993608
      978-0812993608
      ISBN-10 0812993608
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      Anthologies & Short Stories Books by Kurt Vonnegut

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Since its original publication in 1968, Welcome to the Monkey House has been one of Kurt Vonnegut’s most beloved works. This special edition celebrates a true master of the short-story form by including multiple variant drafts of what would eventually be the title story. In a fascinating accompanying essay, “Building the Monkey House: At Kurt Vonnegut’s Writing Table,” noted Vonnegut scholar Gregory D. Sumner walks readers through Vonnegut’s process as the author struggles—false start after false start—to hit upon what would be one of his greatest stories. The result is the rare chance to watch a great writer hone his craft in real time.

      Includes the following stories:

      “Where I Live”
      “Harrison Bergeron”
      “Who Am I This Time?”
      “Welcome to the Monkey House”
      “Long Walk to Forever”
      “The Foster Portfolio”
      “Miss Temptation

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