Who is Kurt Vonnegut?
Kurt Vonnegut was born on Armistice Day (November 11, 1922 – or Veterans Day, as we call it now [read Mother Night by KV for more on Armistice Day]) in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is, among other things, a writer of science fiction and satire (and the occasional dictionary review). A true master of contemporary American literature, he is the author of many highly acclaimed books, and dozens of short stories and essays. Among his most known works are The Sirens of Titan (1959), Cat’s Cradle (1963), and Slaughterhouse-Five (1969).
