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2 days ago · Kurt Vonnegut (/ ˈvɒnəɡət / VON-ə-gət; November 11, 1922 – April 11, 2007) was an American author known for his satirical and darkly humorous novels. [1] . His published work includes fourteen novels, three short-story collections, five plays, and five nonfiction works over fifty-plus years; further works have been published since his death.
4 days ago · In today's SFF links, we discuss Kurt Vonnegut's unpublished board game, the new Nghi Vo novel, and the truth about The Rocketeer's butt. Liberty Hardy is an unrepentant velocireader, writer, bitey mad lady, and tattoo canvas. Turn-ons include books, books and books. Her favorite exclamation is “Holy cats!”.
2 days ago · The longest song, perhaps appropriately, is the concluding ‘Endsong’ at ten minutes plus, driven by an echoed drum stomp from Jason Cooper and a final aim for sonic grandeur in ruin. Smith’s almost offhand delivery of “I’m outside in the dark / Wondering / How I got so old” at one point cuts to the quick – something not just for ...
1 day ago · The first edition features deluxe wooden pieces and a 24-page commentary booklet showing Kurt Vonnegut’s design notes to give insight into his creative process. Customers can find GHQ at Barnes ...
1 day ago · New York, NY – November 1, 2024 – Barnes & Noble and Mars International are thrilled to announce that Kurt Vonnegut’s board game has finally been brought to fruition. GHQ (short for General Headquarters) is now available in Barnes & Noble bookstores across the country. Fans of Vonnegut have been celebrating the publication since its ...
4 days ago · Writers such as Kurt Vonnegut employ satire to expose the absurdities of war, consumerism, and human behavior. In Slaughterhouse-Five , Vonnegut’s nonlinear narrative reflects the chaos of existence and the futility of attempting to impose meaning on traumatic experiences.
5 days ago · The delivery is borderline satire, but when compared to true satire, could more so be called “extrapolated autobiography.” Moreover, both novels are indeed semi-autobiographical. Vonnegut is paving the way for Alvarez when he says “All of this happened, more or less” (Vonnegut 300).
