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| Name: |
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. | | Birth Date: |
November 11, 1922 | | Place of Birth: |
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | | Nationality: |
American | | Gender: |
Male | | Occupations: |
writer, essayist, dramatist |
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 Biography of Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
1363 words, approx. 4.5 pages
 Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (born 1922) is acknowledged as a major voice in American literature and applauded for his pungent satirical depictions of modern society. Emphasizing the comic absurdity of the human condition, he frequently depicts characters who sear... summary from source:
 Biography of Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
16774 words, approx. 55.9 pages
 [This entry was updated by Peter J. Reed (University of Minnesota) from his entry in DLB 152: American Novelists Since World War II, Fourth Series.] Though Kurt Vonnegut had been a widely read short-story writer throughout the 1950s and though his novels... summary from source:
Biography of Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
14474 words, approx. 48.2 pages
As of 1987 Kurt Vonnegut's work includes twelve novels, a play and a television play, two collections of short stories, two collections of essays, and a miscellany of uncollected shorter pieces of fiction and nonfiction. He is himself the subject of a nu...
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 Harrison Bergeron Information
984 words, approx. 3 pages
"Harrison Bergeron" is a dystopian science fiction short story written by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. and first published in October, 1961. The theme of the story is egalitarianism and is set by the first line: "The year was 2081, and everyone was finally...
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 Studies in Short Fiction The politics of Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron".(Critical Essay)
09/22/1998: 2,567 words, approx. 9 pages According to all commentary on Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron," the theme of this satire is that attempts to achieve equality are absurd. For example, Peter Reed says it "satirizes an obsession with equalizing ..." (29). The critics have taken this text's absurd future... summary from source:
The Boston Globe Bergeron done for the season?
01/19/2008: 353 words, approx. 1 pages About a month ago, Bruins center Patrice Bergeron took his first steps toward getting back on the ice, reporting to Wilmington for light stretching and a few minutes on the exercise bike. His progress slow, Bergeron, at the suggestion of general manager Peter...
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 Essay Grade: 88%Equality in Harrison Bergeron
1,182 words, approx. 4 pages
Explores the major theme of equality in the short story Harrison Bergeron, written by Kurt Vonnegut. Describes how the story shows an example of what world wide equality would be like. Questions if such a thing is possible. summary from source:
Essay Grade: 86%Harrison Bergeron, a Review
1,038 words, approx. 4 pages
Analyzes the Kurt Vonnegut story, "Harrison Bergeron." Provides a plot summary. Discusses major themes in the story. summary from source:
Essay Grade: 88%
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