What can Kurt Vonnegut teach us about writing, humor, and surviving the absurdity of life? In this video, we dive into the wild, witty world of one of America’s most original authors — from Slaughterhouse-Five to Cat’s Cradle, Breakfast of Champions, Player Piano, and beyond.
Vonnegut didn’t just write stories — he rewired the rules of storytelling. We’ll explore his dark humor, his humanist heart, and his famous “shape of stories” theory that shows why every narrative has a curve (even yours).
Whether you’re a budding novelist, a creative writer, or just a fan of literary mischief, Kurt Vonnegut is the kind of author who makes you laugh, then makes you think about why you’re laughing. His books remind us that storytelling isn’t just about heroes and happy endings — it’s about finding meaning in the chaos, compassion in the absurd, and humor in the heartbreak.
Vonnegut is worth reading (and learning from) because he does what every great writer dreams of doing: He tells the truth, but wraps it in a joke you’ll still be thinking about a week later. His mix of satire, science fiction, and humanism proves that you can be funny and profound — sometimes in the same sentence.
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