Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Kurt Vonnegut Jr., was born November 11, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana(Dictionary of Literary Biography). Kurt is often known for his science-fiction writing. He often uses space travel and technology within his novels (World Book Encyclopedia). Vonnegut attended Cornell University from 1940 to 1942. Next, he attended the University of Chicago from 1945 to 1947. He was awarded a masters degree in 1971 in anthropology. Also in 1945, he was wed to Jane Marie Cox. Kurt and Jane had three …
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…until March 14, 1971. One major criticism of this play is that women don't have any dignity in it. Kurt Vonnegut Jr. had a couple of other major works such as Breakfast of Champions and Slapstick, however, both received negative reviews(Dictionary of Literary Biography). Vonnegut has a different style of writing. This trait makes him unique. Towards the end of his career, his works were highly criticized which was why his reputation has been partially ruined.