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Title: "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
Review: John Kennedy Toole was the recipient of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The Pulitzer was posthumously awarded. The novel was written in the early-mid 1960's. The author committed suicide in 1969 at the age of only 32. After his death, the previously unknown manuscript was discovered by the author's mother who then successfully lobbied for its publication, which eventually occurred in 1980. The novel is a fascinating insite into OCD and intriguing characters in a compelling environment. There is also an excellent "audio book" available. The reading of the novel is enhanced when followed by reading to learn more about the author..."Butterfly in the Typewriter: The Tragic Life of John Kennedy Toole and the Remarkable Story of A Confederacy of Dunces" by Cory MacLauchlin and "Ken and Thelma: The Story of A Confederacy of Dunces" by Joel L. Fletcher.
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