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A Confederacy of Dunces

Hilarious and poignant, the book explores themes of class, culture, and the human condition through the eyes of its endearing yet troubled protagonist. more

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John Kennedy Toole
John Kennedy Toole

John Kennedy Toole was an American novelist best known for his unfinished work, 'Caddie Woodlawn.' Born on December 17, 1937, Toole's life was cut short on March 26, 1969. His unique writing style and the posthumous success of 'Caddie Woodlawn' have made him a beloved figure in American literature. more

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“She'd always believed that people come in two varieties: those who look out the windshield and those who stare in the rearview mirror. She'd always been the windshield type: gotta focus on the future, not the past, because that's the only part that's still up for grabs. Mom throws me out? Gotta get some food and find a place to live. Husband dies? Gotta keep working, or I'll end up going crazy. Got some guy stalking me? Gotta figure out a way to stop it.”