The Big Trip Up Yonder by Kurt Vonnegut

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Author Vonnegut, Kurt, 1922-2007
Illustrator Kossin, Sandy
Title The Big Trip Up Yonder
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Summary "The Big Trip Up Yonder" by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. is a science fiction short story that was originally published in the early 1950s. Set in a futuristic world marked by the advent of anti-aging technology, the narrative explores themes of family dynamics, aging, and the human condition. The story hints at a satirical take on society’s obsession with youth and immortality while examining the relationships among several generations of the Ford family. The plot revolves around Gramps Ford, an elderly patriarch who celebrates the prospect of the "Big Trip Up Yonder" — the euphemism for death. His family, living in cramped quarters and marked by competition and resentment, consists predominantly of youthful-looking individuals who have endured aging in an unusual manner due to anti-gerasone. As Gramps rewrites his will, tensions heighten, ultimately leading to a chaotic family battle after his death. The story critiques the implications of artificial longevity and the resulting conflicts within families as they grapple with the limitations of human existence and the absurdities that arise from their situation, culminating in a humorous and poignant conclusion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 30240
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Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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