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1 day 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] 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.
Jun 28, 2024 · But even the end of life-as-we-know-it is transformed by Kurt Vonnegut’s pen into hilarious farce—a final slapstick that may be the Almighty’s joke on us all.“Both funny and sad . . . just about perfect.”—Los Angeles Times “Imaginative and hilarious . . . a brilliant vision of our wrecked, wacked-out future.”—Hartford Courant
3 days ago · It was translated in English in 1973, by the author and Elizabeth Shub, illustrated by Uri Shulevitz. The book was published as children's literature . It is a light read, in essence a series of slapstick jokes, though the full appreciation of the humor therein requires a considerable knowledge of Jewish history, culture, and religion, as well ...
1 hour ago · Go For The Gold with Olympic Reads! Published: July 26, 2024. There is still time to get on the podium for Discover Summer! With the 2024 Summer Olympics in full swing in Paris, France, it is the perfect time to check out these great titles for all ages that explore the history of the Olympics and the stories of iconic athletes.
2 days ago · Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin KBE (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, and is considered one of the film industry's most important figures.
4 days ago · The comic is one of a handful of new titles StarWars.com can exclusively reveal today as we gear up for San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Check back Thursday after the annual Lucasfilm panel, which will dive into stories in books, comics, video games and beyond, for more news and reveals! Battle of Jakku — Insurgency Rising.
1 day ago · Actor David Dastmalchian is diving back into the world of comics, partnering with newly-launched Panick Entertainment for a new horror title. Dastmalchian, who this year starred in the acclaimed ...
