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Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. tells the story of Howard W. Campbell Jr., a playwright and Nazi propagandist living in Germany during World War II, who is later revealed to be an American spy. While imprisoned in Israel and writing his memoirs, Campbell wrestles with his guilt and identity, haunted by the consequences of his actions and his complex allegiances. The novel explores themes of identity, morality, and the deeply disturbing impact of propaganda.