Set during World War II in an American bomber squadron stationed off the coast of Italy, Catch-22 follows Captain John Yossarian, a bombardier desperate to survive a war in which the military bureaucracy seems as dangerous as the enemy. Its absurd rules, circular logic, and dark humor expose the madness of war and the institutions that perpetuate it. Blending satire with moments of genuine horror and humanity, Heller's landmark novel remains a defining work of twentieth-century American literature.
About the Author
Joseph Heller (1923–1999) was an American novelist and short-story writer best known for Catch-22. His other novels include Something Happened, Good as Gold, God Knows, and Closing Time.
