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“Heeding Myrna’s counsel with the eager assistance of various young men, one of the simple lovelies suffered a nervous breakdown; the other attempted unsuccessfully to slash her wrists with a broken Coca-Cola bottle. Myrna’s explanation was that the girls had been too reactionary to begin with, and with renewed vigor, she preached sex in every classroom and pizza parlor, almost getting herself raped by a janitor in the Social Studies building.”

Quote by John Kennedy Toole

Book:A Confederacy of Dunces
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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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