“I let the dog out, or I let him in, and we talk some. I let him know I like him, and he lets me know he likes me.”

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.