kurt vonnegut
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Definition
Proper noun: * Kurt Vonnegut: An American author known for his distinctive literary style that blends elements of realism, satire, and science fiction. His works often explore themes of humanism, the absurdity of war, and the complexities of modern society.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- I am reading Kurt Vonnegut's most famous novel, Slaughterhouse-Five.
- The lecture focused on the dark humor in the works of Kurt Vonnegut.
- Kurt Vonnegut is frequently cited as a major influence by contemporary writers.
Advanced Usage
- "Vonnegutian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Kurt Vonnegut or his writing style (e.g., darkly humorous, satirical, structurally unconventional).
- The story had a distinctly Vonnegutian tone, mixing tragedy with absurd comedy.
Variants and Related Words
- Vonnegut, Kurt Vonnegut Jr.: His full name includes "Jr."
- Vonnegutesque (adj): A less common variant synonymous with "Vonnegutian."
Synonyms
- Author, novelist, writer, satirist.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "So it goes": This phrase, famously repeated throughout , has entered wider usage as a resigned or fatalistic commentary on death and misfortune, directly associated with Vonnegut's work.
- Another project cancellation? Ah well, so it goes.
Noun
- United States writer whose novels and short stories are a mixture of realism and satire and science fiction (born in 1922)