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Kurt Vonnegut (/ ˈ v ɒ n ə ɡ ə t / VON-ə-gət; November 11, 1922 – April 11, 2007) was an American author known for his satirical and darkly humorous novels. He published 14 novels, three short-story collections, five plays, and five nonfiction works over fifty-plus years; further collections have been published since his death.
Kurt Vonnegut (1992–2007) was an American writer noted for his wryly satirical novels that highlight the horrors and ironies of 20th-century civilization. His classic novel Slaughterhouse-Five, published in 1969, drew on his experience in World War II to depict the cruelty and destructiveness of war.
Our guide to the essential Kurt Vonnegut books that cement his reputation as one of literature’s funniest and most profound writers.
Apr 2, 2014 · Vonnegut is considered one of the most influential American novelists of the twentieth century. He blended literature with science fiction and humor, and the absurd with...
Slaughterhouse-Five, or, The Children's Crusade: A Duty-Dance with Death is a 1969 semi-autobiographic science fiction -infused anti-war novel by Kurt Vonnegut. It follows the life experiences of Billy Pilgrim, from his early years, to his time as an American soldier and chaplain's assistant during World War II, to the post-war years.
Kurt Vonnegut is one of the most influential American writers and thinkers of the 20th century. Vonnegut’s work shakes traditional values, while offering offbeat and time-warping, alternative views of life.
Cat's Cradle is a satirical postmodern novel, with science fiction elements, by American writer Kurt Vonnegut. Vonnegut's fourth novel, it was first published on March 18, 1963, exploring and satirizing issues of science, technology, the purpose of religion, and the arms race, often through the use of morbid humor.
