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Joseph Heller

Joseph Heller (1923–1999) was an American author and playwright celebrated for his satirical and critical works on modern society and 🍃War. His groundbreaking novel "Catch-22," a darkly comedic take on the absurdities of war, became a cornerstone in 🍃American Literature. Heller's 🍃Work introduced the term "Catch-22" into the English lexicon, symbolizing a no-win situation or paradoxical rule. His other novels and plays further cemented his 🍃Reputation as a sharp, insightful commentator on the human condition.

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Worked as a blacksmith's 🍃Apprentice in his 🍃Youth, a stark contrast to his later literary 🍃Fame. Surprised peers by remaining calm under pressure, a trait reflected in his sharply satirical writing. So famed for humor that his manuscripts were eagerly anticipated by publishers long before completion.
Served as a bombardier during 🍃World War II, an 🍃Experience that profoundly shaped his most famous work.
Once worked as an advertising copywriter for a prominent magazine before achieving fame as a novelist.