Kurt Vonneguts "Slaughterhouse-Five" as Historiographic Metafiction

The seminar paper explores how historical representation is influenced by perspective, attitude, and context, particularly within American historiographic metafiction. It examines the interplay between narrative and history, highlighting how different viewpoints shape the understanding of historical events. Through an analysis of literary works, the paper delves into the complexities of truth and interpretation in American literature, emphasizing the role of the author and the reader in constructing meaning.