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  1. Kurt Vonnegut ( / ˈvɒnəɡət / VON-ə-gət; November 11, 1922 – April 11, 2007) was an American writer and humorist 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.

  2. Apr 15, 2024 · 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.

  3. Apr 2, 2014 · Kurt Vonnegut emerged as a novelist and essayist in the 1960s and penned the classic books Cat's Cradle, Slaughterhouse-Five and Breakfast of Champions before 1980. He is known for his...

  4. A Brief Biography of Kurt Vonnegut. by William Rodney Allen. Kurt Vonnegut Jr. was born on November 11, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a city he would later use in his novels as a symbol of American values. Kurt Sr. was one of the most prominent architects in the city, and his wife, Edith, was the daughter of a wealthy Indianapolis brewer.

  5. 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.

  6. May 11, 2018 · Indianapolis, Indiana. American writer, essayist, and dramatist. Kurt Vonnegut is acknowledged as a major voice in American literature and applauded for his subtle criticisms and sharp portrayal of modern society. Early life.

  7. Author Kurt Vonnegut (November 11, 1922 – April 11, 2007) left an incredible body of work for readers. In his writing career, which spanned more than 50 years, he published 14 novels, three short story collections, and five books of essays, with additional material published after his death.

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