About “Player Piano”
Kurt Vonnegut's 1952 novel follows engineer Paul Proteus, who struggles to survive in a world controlled by a super computer and dominated by machines. The story explores his attempts to resist this mechanical dominance. Paul's rebellion is marked by dark humor, deep seriousness, and a sense of urgency that reflects real-world concerns. The novel presents a vision of technology's growing control over human life.
Praise for “Player Piano”
“A funny, savage appraisal of a totally automated American society of the future.”
“An exuberant, crackling style . . . Vonnegut is a black humorist, fantasist and satirist, a man disposed to deep and comic reflection on the human dilemma.”
“His black logic . . . gives us something to laugh about and much to fear.”
Book details
- Published
- 1952
- Latest edition
- 2009 · ISBN 9780307568083
- ISBN
- 9780307568083
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Player Piano | 2009 | 9780307568083 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Player Piano | 2002 | 0795302525 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Player Piano | 1999 | 9780385333788 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Player Piano | 1999 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | Player piano. | 1990 | 0586090029 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Player piano | 1988 | 0440170370 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Player piano | 1980 | 0440170370 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Player Piano | 1974 | 9780440170372 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Player piano | 1974 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | Player Piano | 1973 | 9780586026625 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Player Piano?
Player Piano by Kurt Vonnegut has 295 pages.
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