Von‧ne‧gut, Kurt /ˈvɒnəɡʌt, ˈvɒnɪɡʌt $ ˈvɑːn-, kɜːt $ kɜːrt/
(1922–2007) a US writer known for his
science fiction writing and for his style of
black humour (=jokes that deal with the unpleasant parts of life). His
novels include
Slaughterhouse Five (1969) and
Cat's Cradle (1963).
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