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About Kurt Vonnegut
American author
Kurt Vonnegut was an American author, best known for satirical fiction shaped by dark humor. Over a career spanning fifty years, he published fourteen novels, three short-story collections, five plays, and five nonfiction works. His writing often used wit to examine serious subjects, and his books remained widely read long after his death. Additional works have been published posthumously, reflecting the lasting interest in his voice and style.
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Books by Kurt Vonnegut
Slaughterhouse-Five
1991
Cat's Cradle
2006
Breakfast of Champions
1991
The Sirens of Titan
2006
2Br02B
2015