I'm not sure specifically which 'the catch of the day story' you are referring to. It could be a story about the best fish catch of the day in a fishing village, perhaps involving the fishermen's adventure, the type of fish they caught, and how they overcame difficulties at sea.
Well, 'the catch of the day' often refers to the fresh fish or seafood caught that day, especially in a fishing - related context. In this 'trickster play story', perhaps the trickster character is somehow involved with this catch. It could be that the trickster wants to take the catch for themselves, or they use the catch as a way to deceive other characters in the story. For example, they might pretend the catch has some magical power to get something they want from the other characters.
Since we don't have much information about the story itself, it's hard to say exactly. But we can assume that there is a trickster, who is likely to be one of the main characters. There might also be someone related to the 'catch of the day', like a fisherman or a person who was supposed to receive the catch.
It might be a novel that is being promoted or featured as the special or top choice for a given day in a bookstore, library, or online reading platform. Maybe it's a marketing term used to draw attention to a particular book that they want to push to readers as something exciting and new to discover on that day.
You could check with your local bookstore. They might have a section dedicated to new or popular books of the day, which could be considered the 'catch of the day novel'.
An interesting element could be the technique used to catch the fish. If it was a unique or difficult method, like using a very long - handled net in a narrow inlet. Also, the reaction of the fisherman when he first saw the fish could be interesting, whether it was shock or pure joy.
Yes, 'Catch 22' is based on a true story. The novel draws on Joseph Heller's own experiences in World War II. It uses satire to expose the absurdities and contradictions within the military bureaucracy during the war. For example, the 'catch 22' situation where a soldier is deemed crazy if he wants to fly dangerous missions but has to be declared sane to be grounded. This reflects the illogical and often cruel nature of the military decision - making processes Heller witnessed.