Vonnegut, Kurt

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (Nov. 11, 1922 – Apr. 11, 2007), American novelist known for works blending satire, black comedy, and science fiction, such as Slaughterhouse-Five (1969), Cat's Cradle (1963), and Breakfast of Champions (1973). His first novel was the dystopian novel Player Piano published in 1952.