Biography:Kurt Vonnegut's break-through work and the one he is most famous for is the anti-war science fiction novel "Slaughterhouse-Five" (1969). It is partly autobiographical and includes experiences from Vonnegut's own life including surviving the firebombing of Dresden during WWII.
His other works include "Cat's Cradle" (1963) and "Breakfast of Champions" (1973).
Born:November 11, 1922 Birthplace:Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Died:April 11, 2007 (aged 84) Cause of Death: Head trauma
Married Life
1945-09-01 Author Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (23) weds childhood sweetheart Jane Marie Cox
1979-11-24 Author Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (57) weds photographer Jill Krementz (39)
Historical Events
1969-03-31 The NY Times reviews "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut on its publication, saying "you'll either love it, or push it back in the science-fiction corner"
Quotes by Kurt Vonnegut
"We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be."
Alphonse Daudet
Anne Rice
Edgar Allan Poe
Jonathan Swift
Maya Angelou
Richard Steele