Kurt Vonnegut was an American writer known for his satirical and darkly humorous novels. His anti-war novel "Slaughterhouse-Five" is considered a masterpiece of 20th-century literature, blending science fiction with autobiographical elements.
Vonnegut's writing combines dark humor with profound philosophical insights, often using science fiction elements to explore human nature. His prose is conversational and accessible, frequently breaking the fourth wall to address readers directly.
"So it goes."
"Everything was beautiful and nothing hurt."
"We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be."
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