Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007) was an American author renowned for his satirical novels blending science fiction, dark humor, and social commentary. Born in Indianapolis, he studied at Cornell University, served in World War II as a POW during the Dresden bombing—which inspired his masterpiece *Slaughterhouse-Five* (1969)—and published key works like *Cat's Cradle* (1963) and *Breakfast of Champions* (1973). His writing often explored the absurdities of war, technology, and human nature.