Kurt Vonnegut was an extremely popular American writer of humor, science-fiction novels, and short stories. Vonnegut has particularly remained an important mentor for young pacifists, and his fiction has inspired something of a devout cult following over the years.
His novels are known for their dark humor and playful use of science fiction, as well as for their serious moral vision and cutting social commentary. Although his work has sometimes been criticized for being too simplistic, there are many who consider his imagination and sense of humor to be singular and peerless. He is at once irreverent and highly moral, and this rare combination has made his voice integral to American...
