Kurt Vonnegut, born in 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana, was an American novelist, essayist, and satirist whose works challenged conventional norms and explored themes of human folly, absurdity, and the destructive potential of technology and bureaucracy. After serving in World War II and surviving the bombing of Dresden as a prisoner of war, Vonnegut drew on these experiences to craft his distinctive narrative style marked by dark humor and moral urgency. His novels, including "Slaughterhouse-Five," "Cat's Cradle," and "Breakfast of Champions," often blurred the lines between science fiction, social commentary, and memoir, earning him a reputation as a countercultural literary icon. Vonnegut's wit, skepticism towards authority, and empathy for the human condition resonated deeply with readers, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century.
Cat's Cradle is Kurt Vonnegut's satirical commentary on modern man and his madness. An apocalyptic tale of this planet's ultimate fate, it features a midget as the protagonist, a complete, original theology created by a calypso singer, and a vision o...
Slaughterhouse-Five is one of the world's great anti-war books. Centering on the infamous fire-bombing of Dresden, Billy Pilgrim's odyssey through time reflects the mythic journey of our own fractured lives as we search for meaning in what we are afr...
