V is for...Vonnegut
Happy Friday, fellow A-Zers! I'm glad this week is over...it sure felt like it went on forever. Anywho...today presents us the letter V and I'm bringing you: Kurt Vonnegut! Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007) An American writer, Vonnegut is known for his blend of satire, humor, and science fiction. Very active in the American Civil Liberties Union and considered a critical pacifist intellectual, he was known for his believe in humanist ideals. A soldier and POW during World War II, Kurt Vonnegut utilized his experiences to help shape his work. An advocate for anti-authoritarianism, he incorporates much of himself into his work. There is a deep cynicism and wild leaps of imagination that run rampant throughout. He also utilizes the idea of determinism, perhaps best seen in Slaughterhouse Five . In addition to his writing, Vonnegut became quite a popular artist and a political activist. He's a wonderful writer, though many have...