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Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut (11 November 1922 – 11 April 2007) was an American author. Best-known works include Cat's Cradle, Slaughterhouse-Five and Breakfast of Champions. Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship, Purple Heart and National Book Award.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Kurt Vonnegut, mostly science fiction and short stories, first published in 1961.

Born 11 November 1922, IndianapolisFrom United States
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Books reviewed1
Our average4.5★from 1 rated
Our review
Harrison Bergeron cover
Harrison Bergeron1961 · ★ 4.5
GenresScience Fiction 1Short Stories 1Publishers

Awards & honours

10 recorded
Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame2019Carl Sandburg Literary Award2001Humanist of the Year1992Mondello Prize1991

Literary prizes

Carl Sandburg Literary Award 2001Humanist of the Year 1992Mondello Prize 1991Eugene V. Debs Award 1981National Book Award 1970Purple Heart

Genre awards

Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame 2019Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation 1973

Honours & fellowships

Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame 2015Guggenheim Fellowship 1967

Books

1 book
Harrison Bergeron cover
Harrison Bergeron1961 · ★ 4.5

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How many Kurt Vonnegut books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 1 book by Kurt Vonnegut: Harrison Bergeron.

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