Robbins Known Irreverent

Tom Robbins, literary prankster-philosopher, dies at 92

Tom Robbins, the literary prankster-philosopher who charmed, enlightened and addled millions of readers with such adventures as "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" and "Jitterbug Perfume," has died

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Counterculture author Tom Robbins, known for his irreverent bestselling novels, dies at 92

His first novel, "Another Roadside Attraction," was published in 1971 when Robbins was 39 -- more than three decades after declaring to his parents, at age 5, that he'd be a writer.

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European Court Ruling Gives Hope in Italy Region Known for Toxic Waste

The European Court of Human Rights took Italy to task for not protecting citizens in an area where illegal dumping and burning of toxic waste has long been linked to cancers. Residents say it’s ...

The New York Times - 1d

A life in quotes: Tom Robbins

The bestselling counterculture novelist, whose books included Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and Another Roadside Attraction, has died at 92. Tom Robbins, the bestselling chronicler of the weird, ...

The Guardian - 15h

Tom Robbins, 'Even Cowgirls Get the Blues' author, dies at 92

Author Tom Robbins, whose novels read like a hit of literary LSD, filled with fantastical characters, manic metaphors and counterculture whimsy, died Sunday.

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Tom Robbins, comic novelist of US counterculture, dies aged 92

Author of books including Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and Another Roadside Attraction, was known for his outlandish tales of sex, drugs and mysticism. Tom Robbins, whose novels read like a hit of ...

The Guardian - 1d