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An article about the author J.K. Toole and how his manuscript, A Confederacy of Dunces was finally published after his suicide. The article includes a portrait of J.K. Toole and an illustration of Ignatius J. Reilly from the cover of the book.
Bestseller that didn't make it for its author
lind, Angus
1981-03-11
Authors Books Literature Newspapers
Toole, John Kennedy, 1937-1969 Toole, Thelma
New Orleans (La.)
Tulane University Digital Library
eng
740.010.004.009
text
John Kennedy Toole Papers, Manuscripts Collection 740, Box 10, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University
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