Love, Kurt: The Vonnegut Love Letters (1941-1945)

Love, Kurt: The Vonnegut Love Letters, 1941-1945

by Kurt Vonnegut

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	373410 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	230 pages

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Kurt Vonnegut is one of the most beloved and influential American writers of the 20th century. His novels, such as Slaughterhouse-Five and Cat's Cradle, are known for their dark humor, social commentary, and exploration of the human condition.

Less well known are Vonnegut's love letters. In 1941, when he was 17 years old, Vonnegut fell in love with Jane Marie Cox, a 16-year-old neighbor. Their love letters, which spanned four years, offer a unique glimpse into the mind of a young Vonnegut and the complexities of young love.

The Letters

The Vonnegut love letters were first published in 2011. They are a collection of over 200 letters that Vonnegut wrote to Cox between 1941 and 1945. The letters are full of passion, longing, and humor. They also reveal Vonnegut's deep love for literature, music, and art.

In one letter, Vonnegut writes to Cox about his love for her:

> "I love you so much that I can't even begin to tell you. You are the most beautiful, intelligent, and funny woman I have ever met. I am so lucky to have you in my life."

In another letter, Vonnegut writes to Cox about his hopes and dreams for the future:

> "I want to be a writer, and I want to travel the world. I want to experience everything that life has to offer. But I can't do any of that without you. You are my everything."

The Relationship

Vonnegut and Cox's relationship was not without its challenges. Vonnegut was often away from home for long periods of time, and Cox had to deal with the pressures of being a young woman in a conservative society. However, despite the challenges, the two remained deeply in love.

In 1945, Vonnegut was deployed to Europe to fight in World War II. He was captured by the Germans and held as a prisoner of war for over a year. During this time, he wrote to Cox regularly. His letters from prison are full of love and longing, and they reveal the depths of his despair.

The Aftermath

Vonnegut and Cox were married in 1947, after the war. They had three children together. The marriage lasted for 27 years, until Vonnegut's death in 1997.

In the years after Vonnegut's death, Cox donated the love letters to the Lilly Library at Indiana University. The letters are now available to the public, and they offer a valuable insight into the life and work of one of America's greatest writers.

The Vonnegut love letters are a powerful and moving testament to the power of young love. They offer a unique glimpse into the mind of a young Vonnegut, and they reveal the depths of his love for Jane Marie Cox. The letters are a reminder that even in the darkest of times, love can prevail.

Love, Kurt: The Vonnegut Love Letters, 1941-1945

by Kurt Vonnegut

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	373410 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	230 pages

FREE