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Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut

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Entertainment
Birthday
November 11, 1922
Age
103
Height
6'2" (189 cm)
Net Worth
$4M
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About

Kurt Vonnegut was a highly influential American author celebrated for his satirical and darkly humorous novels. Over his fifty-year career, he published fourteen novels, three short-story collections, five plays, and five nonfiction works. Vonnegut's writing often explored themes of war, technology, and the human condition, with a distinctive blend of science fiction, social commentary, and personal reflection. His unique voice made him a beloved figure in American literature.

Career Timeline

1952D$0.01M

First Novel Published

Publishes *Player Piano*, his first novel, but it receives little attention initially.

1963C$0.05M+$0.04M

Publishes *Cat's Cradle*

*Cat's Cradle* gains him some recognition and begins to establish his unique voice.

1969B$0.5M+$0.45M

*Slaughterhouse-Five* Released

Publication of *Slaughterhouse-Five*, his most famous work, brings widespread acclaim and commercial success.

1973B$1.5M+$1M

*Breakfast of Champions* Success

*Breakfast of Champions* further cements his status as a major American author.

1985B$3M+$1.5M

Later Novels Published

Continues to publish novels and essays, remaining a prominent literary figure.

2007B$4M+$1M

Death of Kurt Vonnegut

Vonnegut dies at age 84, leaving behind a significant literary legacy and wealth.

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