"Catch-22" by Joseph Heller - Story Summary and Analysis

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"Catch-22" is a satirical novel written by Joseph Heller that follows the absurd and contradictory experiences of Captain John Yossarian, a U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier, as he grapples with the relentless, bureaucratic lunacy of war during World War II. Confronted with the paradoxical Catch-22, a rule that stipulates a soldier must be considered insane to avoid dangerous missions but expressing the desire to avoid such missions is considered sane, Yossarian navigates the surreal landscape of Pianosa, showcasing the tragicomic struggles and moral dilemmas faced by those ensnared in the machinery of conflict.

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