My first experience with Kurt Vonnegut’s work was Harrison Bergeron. Even as a child (I read it at the tender age of 13), I understood what he was trying to communicate. The dangers inherent in trying to ‘equalize’ everyone. In allowing the government to dictate standards.
He was a visionary, with true wit and satirical style that I’ve yet to see from another author. He was original, provocative, and gave far more to the body of literature than many people ever realize.
I just finished re-reading “Bluebeard” a few weeks ago. Many of his novels were designed to be read multiple times, if only to catch the wit and references coming back around the second or third times.
I caught on to KVJ later in life than Carl, I was in my early 20s when I first read “Breakfast of Champions”. That hooked me for good. His dry humour is what made his characters work, IMHO.
My first experience with Kurt Vonnegut’s work was Harrison Bergeron. Even as a child (I read it at the tender age of 13), I understood what he was trying to communicate. The dangers inherent in trying to ‘equalize’ everyone. In allowing the government to dictate standards.
He was a visionary, with true wit and satirical style that I’ve yet to see from another author. He was original, provocative, and gave far more to the body of literature than many people ever realize.
I just finished re-reading “Bluebeard” a few weeks ago. Many of his novels were designed to be read multiple times, if only to catch the wit and references coming back around the second or third times.
I caught on to KVJ later in life than Carl, I was in my early 20s when I first read “Breakfast of Champions”. That hooked me for good. His dry humour is what made his characters work, IMHO.