Kurt Vonnegut, Jr库尔特冯内古特Jr. Fenger Academy High School.pptVIP

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. “I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and dont let anybody tell you different” --K.V. The Early Years Born - November 11, 1922, Indianapolis, Indiana Grandfather- first licensed architect in Indiana Father- wealthy architect Family’s wealth diminished when the Great Depression hit and Kurt Sr. couldn’t find work Parents had trouble accepting the fact that they were no longer wealthy Mother committed suicide on May 14, 1944 (Mother’s Day) (he was away at war) Father retreated into his own little world until his death in 1957 Education/Writing Shortridge Daily Ec