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“Psycho? The woman's senile. We had to stop at about thirty gas stations on the way over here. Finally I got tired of getting out of the car and showing her which was the Men's and which was the Women's, so I let her pick them herself. I worked out a system. The law of averages. I laid money on her and she came out about fifty-fifty.”

Quote by John Kennedy Toole

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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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