Tom Robbins, literary prankster-philosopher, dies

Tom Robbins, whose comic novels drew a counterculture following, dies at 92
The author of ‘Even Cowgirls Get the Blues’ grew up around Richmond at midcentury. His novels, deceptively humorous and ahead of their time in addressing themes of feminism, ecology
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.
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.
Tom Robbins dies: Author whose novels were infused with '70s psychedelic vibe was 92
Author Tom Robbins, whose novels read like a hit of literary LSD, filled with fantastical characters, manic metaphors and counterculture whimsy, died on Sunday. He was 92. Robbins' death was announced by his wife, Alexa Robbins, on Facebook. The post did not cite a cause.
Tom Robbins, Counterculture Scribe of ‘Even Cowgirls Get the Blues,' Dead at 92
The celebrated comic novelist wrote best-sellers like Another Roadside Attraction and Jitterbug Perfume while maintaining a devoted underground following
Tom Robbins, the satirical writer who portrayed American counterculture, dies at 92
His novels are known for reading like a literary dose of LSD and are filled with fantastic characters, manic metaphors, and extravagances. On Sunday morning, the novelist, philosopher, and satirical writer Tom Robbins passed away at the age of 92,
Tom Robbins, witty novelist and former Richmonder, dies at 92
Robbins, known for his absurdist novels, studied at a forerunner of Virginia Commonwealth University and briefly worked at the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
American novelist Tom Robbins dies at 92
Though no cause of death has been revealed as of yet, the author's final wishes echo a legacy of written works dedicated to a single mission of serious playfulness.
Tom Robbins, comic author of ‘Even Cowgirls Get the Blues,’ dies at 92
He gained a cult following through novels that married zany, acid-tinged humor with philosophical inquiry and literary zest.
Best-selling novelist who grew cult following dead at 92
Best-selling novelist Tom Robbins has died. He was 92. The author, best known for work like “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” and ...
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Author Tom Robbins Dies at 92
(Reuters) - Author Tom Robbins, whose novels read like a hit of literary LSD, filled with fantastical characters, manic metaphors and counterculture whimsy, died on Sunday. He was 92.