Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Kurt Vonnegut Jr. was an American novelist known for his satirical and science fiction works, with his experience as a soldier and prisoner of war during World War II influencing his writing.

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Profession :

Novelist

Birthday :

November 11, 1922

Death Date:

April 11, 2023

Age :

100

Kurt Vonnegut Jr., an American novelist, satirist, and graphic artist, gained widespread recognition for his influential work, Slaughterhouse-Five (1969). This semi-autobiographical, science fiction-infused anti-war novel drew inspiration from his experiences as a soldier and prisoner of war during World War II. Vonnegut’s other notable works include Cat’s Cradle (1963), a postmodern satire delving into religion and the arms race, and Breakfast of Champions (1973), a darkly humorous novel. In 1968, he also published a short-story collection called Welcome to the Monkey House. Throughout his life, Vonnegut was a staunch supporter of the American Civil Liberties Union and held humanist beliefs.