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''Welcome to the Monkey House'' is a collection of 25
short stories A short story is a piece of prose fiction that typically can be read in one sitting and focuses on a self-contained incident or series of linked incidents, with the intent of evoking a single effect or mood. The short story is one of the oldest t ...
written by
Kurt Vonnegut Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (November 11, 1922 – April 11, 2007) was an American writer known for his satirical and darkly humorous novels. In a career spanning over 50 years, he published fourteen novels, three short-story collections, five plays, and ...
, published by Delacorte in August 1968. The stories range from wartime epics to futuristic thrillers, given with satire and Vonnegut's unique edge. The stories are often intertwined and convey the same underlying messages on human nature and mid-twentieth century society.


Contents

* "Where I Live" ('' Venture- Traveler’s World'', October 1964) * "
Harrison Bergeron "Harrison Bergeron" is a satirical dystopian science-fiction short story by American writer Kurt Vonnegut, first published in October 1961. Originally published in ''The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction'', the story was republished in th ...
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'', October 1961) * " Who Am I This Time?" (''
The Saturday Evening Post ''The Saturday Evening Post'' is an American magazine, currently published six times a year. It was issued weekly under this title from 1897 until 1963, then every two weeks until 1969. From the 1920s to the 1960s, it was one of the most widely c ...
'', 16 December 1961) * "
Welcome to the Monkey House ''Welcome to the Monkey House'' is a collection of 25 short stories written by Kurt Vonnegut, published by Delacorte in August 1968. The stories range from wartime epics to futuristic thrillers, given with satire and Vonnegut's unique edge. The s ...
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'', January 1968) * "Long Walk to Forever" (''
Ladies Home Journal ''Ladies' Home Journal'' was an American magazine last published by the Meredith Corporation. It was first published on February 16, 1883, and eventually became one of the leading women's magazines of the 20th century in the United States. In 18 ...
'', August 1960) * "The Foster Portfolio" (''
Collier's Magazine ''Collier's'' was an American general interest magazine founded in 1888 by Peter Fenelon Collier. It was launched as ''Collier's Once a Week'', then renamed in 1895 as ''Collier's Weekly: An Illustrated Journal'', shortened in 1905 to ''Colli ...
'', 8 September 1951) * "
Miss Temptation "Miss Temptation" is a short story written by Kurt Vonnegut, published in ''The Saturday Evening Post'' in 1956. The story was collected in Vonnegut's famous 1968 anthology ''Welcome to the Monkey House'' and was reprinted online by ''The Saturday ...
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The Saturday Evening Post ''The Saturday Evening Post'' is an American magazine, currently published six times a year. It was issued weekly under this title from 1897 until 1963, then every two weeks until 1969. From the 1920s to the 1960s, it was one of the most widely c ...
'', April 21, 1956) * " All the King's Horses" (''
Collier's Magazine ''Collier's'' was an American general interest magazine founded in 1888 by Peter Fenelon Collier. It was launched as ''Collier's Once a Week'', then renamed in 1895 as ''Collier's Weekly: An Illustrated Journal'', shortened in 1905 to ''Colli ...
'', 10 Feb 1951) * "Tom Edison's Shaggy Dog" (''
Collier's Magazine ''Collier's'' was an American general interest magazine founded in 1888 by Peter Fenelon Collier. It was launched as ''Collier's Once a Week'', then renamed in 1895 as ''Collier's Weekly: An Illustrated Journal'', shortened in 1905 to ''Colli ...
'', 14 March 1953) * "New Dictionary" (''
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'', October 1966) * "Next Door" (''
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'', April 1955) * "More Stately Mansions" (''
Collier's Magazine ''Collier's'' was an American general interest magazine founded in 1888 by Peter Fenelon Collier. It was launched as ''Collier's Once a Week'', then renamed in 1895 as ''Collier's Weekly: An Illustrated Journal'', shortened in 1905 to ''Colli ...
'', 22 December 1951) * "The Hyannis Port Story" * "D.P." (''
Ladies Home Journal ''Ladies' Home Journal'' was an American magazine last published by the Meredith Corporation. It was first published on February 16, 1883, and eventually became one of the leading women's magazines of the 20th century in the United States. In 18 ...
'', August 1953) * "
Report on the Barnhouse Effect "Report on the Barnhouse Effect" is the first short story written and published by American writer Kurt Vonnegut. It originally appeared in the February 11, 1950 issue of ''Collier's Weekly''. In 1952, the story was included in the science fiction ...
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Collier's Magazine ''Collier's'' was an American general interest magazine founded in 1888 by Peter Fenelon Collier. It was launched as ''Collier's Once a Week'', then renamed in 1895 as ''Collier's Weekly: An Illustrated Journal'', shortened in 1905 to ''Colli ...
'', 11 February 1950)Jerome Klinkowitz
The Vonnegut effect
' pp.19-22 * "The Euphio Question" (''
Collier's Magazine ''Collier's'' was an American general interest magazine founded in 1888 by Peter Fenelon Collier. It was launched as ''Collier's Once a Week'', then renamed in 1895 as ''Collier's Weekly: An Illustrated Journal'', shortened in 1905 to ''Colli ...
'', 12 May 1951) * "Go Back to Your Precious Wife and Son" (''
Ladies Home Journal ''Ladies' Home Journal'' was an American magazine last published by the Meredith Corporation. It was first published on February 16, 1883, and eventually became one of the leading women's magazines of the 20th century in the United States. In 18 ...
'', July 1962) * "
Deer in the Works Deer in the Works is a short story by Kurt Vonnegut. It first appeared in '' Esquire'' in April 1955, and was anthologized in ''Welcome to the Monkey House''. After World War II Vonnegut worked as a writer at the General Electric plant in Schenect ...
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'', April 1955) * "The Lie" (''
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'' 24 February 1962) *
Unready to Wear
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Galaxy Science Fiction ''Galaxy Science Fiction'' was an American digest-size science fiction magazine, published in Boston from 1950 to 1980. It was founded by a French-Italian company, World Editions, which was looking to break into the American market. World Editi ...
'', April 1953) * "The Kid Nobody Could Handle" (''
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'', 24 September 1955) * "The Manned Missiles" (''
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'', July 1958) * " EPICAC" (''
Collier's Magazine ''Collier's'' was an American general interest magazine founded in 1888 by Peter Fenelon Collier. It was launched as ''Collier's Once a Week'', then renamed in 1895 as ''Collier's Weekly: An Illustrated Journal'', shortened in 1905 to ''Colli ...
'', 25 November 1950) * "Adam" (''
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'', April 1954) * "
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'', January 1954) The story "Der Arme Dolmetscher" is listed in the book's copyright notice as being included in this collection, but it was ultimately omitted, and does not appear in any edition of ''Welcome To The Monkey House''. It does appear in Vonnegut's later collection ''
Bagombo Snuff Box ''Bagombo Snuff Box'' is a collection of 23 short stories written by Kurt Vonnegut. The stories were originally published in US periodicals between 1950 and 1963, and consisted of virtually all of Vonnegut's previously published short fiction o ...
''.


Adaptations in other media

In 1970
Christopher Sergel Christopher is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (''Christophoros'' or '' Christoforos''). The constituent parts are Χριστός (''Christós''), "Christ" or "Anointed", and φέρει ...
adapted the collection of stories into a play, also called ''Welcome to the Monkey House''. The play was staged at
Carolina Actors Studio Theatre Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) was an independent non-profit theatre company located at 2424 North Davidson Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was founded in 1992 by Charlotte acting instructor Ed Gilweit as an actor's teaching schoo ...
in 2010. In 1991, a short-lived television series titled ''
Kurt Vonnegut's Monkey House ''Kurt Vonnegut's Monkey House'' is a Canadian television anthology series which aired on the Showtime network from 1991 to 1993. Author Kurt Vonnegut hosted the series himself, presenting dramatizations of several of his short stories from the 196 ...
'' aired on the United States Showtime channel. It was based on Vonnegut's stories and hosted by Vonnegut himself. The story "D.P." was adapted for television under the title "Displaced Person" in 1985, meeting with critical success."TV Review; A Vonnegut Story: Displaced Person" by John J. O'Connor
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References in popular culture

* "Happiness By The Kilowatt", a song by Canadian Post-Hardcore band
Alexisonfire Alexisonfire (pronounced "Alexis on Fire") is a Canadian post-hardcore band formed in St. Catharines, OntarioRoss, Mike.Band is a scream", CANOE JAM!, April 30, 2004. Retrieved on July 17, 2007. in 2001. The band's members are George Pettit (vo ...
, makes several references to "The Euphio Question." * The Philadelphia-area based hardcore/post-hardcore band
This Day Forward This Day Forward was a Philadelphia-area band active from 1996 to 2003 whose style varied from metalcore to post-hardcore with indie rock influences. History The band was formed in 1997 in the Philadelphia suburbs by brothers Mike and Gary ...
included a mostly-instrumental song "Euphio Question" on their 2003 release '' In Response''. * The liner notes of the 1997 " Harrison Bergeron Bound" 7" EP by
The Judas Iscariot ''The'' () is a grammatical Article (grammar), article in English language, English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite ...
(from Long Island, NY, USA) contains a very thorough analysis of the eponymous story and its relevance to modern times. * American hardcore band
Snapcase Snapcase was an American hardcore punk band from Buffalo, New York. Their records were released on the Chicago record label Victory Records. During the course of the band's initial run of fourteen years, they released six studio albums before ...
has a song titled "Harrison Bergeron" on their 1997 album ''Progression Through Unlearning''. * American rock band The Dandy Warhol's 4th studio album is titled "Welcome to the Monkey House."


Other short story collections

*This collection includes all but one of the twelve stories in Vonnegut's previous short story collection ''
Canary in a Cat House ''Canary in a Cat House'' is a collection of twelve short stories by American writer Kurt Vonnegut, published in 1961. Eleven of the twelve appear in the later collection ''Welcome to the Monkey House'', with "Hal Irwin's Magic Lamp" being omitte ...
'', released 1961. *Other short stories Vonnegut wrote during the same time period are collected in a second anthology, ''
Bagombo Snuff Box ''Bagombo Snuff Box'' is a collection of 23 short stories written by Kurt Vonnegut. The stories were originally published in US periodicals between 1950 and 1963, and consisted of virtually all of Vonnegut's previously published short fiction o ...
'', released 1999.


Notes

{{Authority control 1968 short story collections Short story collections by Kurt Vonnegut Dystopian literature Postmodern books