Tom Robbins, the influential American novelist celebrated for his eccentric storytelling and quirky humor, has died at the age of 92. His friend confirmed the news, noting Robbins' profound impact on readers through novels like "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" and "Jitterbug Perfume". Emphasizing absurdity and imaginative narratives, Robbins published eight novels and a memoir titled "Tibetan Peach Pie". Nicknamed the 'wild blooming Peter Pan of American letters', Robbins' work often showcased his whimsical personality and irreverent take on life. His penchant for humor and surrealism resonated deeply within modern fiction.
Tom Robbins, the novelist and prankster-philosopher who charmed and addled millions of readers with such screwball adventures as Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and Jitterbug Perfume, has died. He was 92.
Pronouncing himself blessed with crazy wisdom, Robbins published eight novels and the memoir Tibetan Peach Pie and looked fondly upon his world of deadpan absurdity, authorial commentary and zig zag story lines.
People magazine would label Robbins the perennial flower child and wild blooming Peter Pan of American letters, who dips history's pigtails in weird ink and splatters his graffiti over the face of modern fiction.
Robbins could match any narrative in his books with one about his life, illustrating the whimsical and absurd elements that characterized both his fiction and reality.
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