One of America’s great authors, Kurt Vonnegut, has died.
Vonnegut was one of the most influential American authors of his generation. Some of his best-known works include Slaughterhouse Five, Cat’s Cradle, Breakfast of Champions, and Mother Night.
Vonnegut used unusual and fantastic stories to showcase the discontent, boredom, and frustration of average folk. Absurdity, humor, science fiction, and fantasy were all ingredients of his satirical novels.
He published his first novel, Player Piano, in 1952.
Kurt Vonnegut was 84 years old when he died on Wednesday.
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Comments: 17
What a shock to hear about Mr. Vonnegut's death. Hi Ho!
Namaste, Wayne
But, Vonnegut was at best---okay. I didn't 'get him.'--and I'm a lib. Maybe it was my professor...
Vonnegut was at his best in humor, and in bringing subtle scientific references in his writing. Realizing his humor, I shouldn't be surprised at how angry he became as an old man. Alas, rest in peace, my friend, the future here on earth might never be as you hoped.
On the day he went Heaven, I automatically wrote:
Kurt Vonnegut, Original, knowing, intelligent, observant, depth, breadth, thoughtful, unafraid, knew the importance of humour, one of the great American writers of his generation and beyond.
"Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. At the outside, babies, you've got about a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies — 'God damn it, you've got to be kind.'"--Kurt Vonnegut