Thomas Ruggles Pynchon, Jr. is an American novelist based in New York City and noted for his dense and complex works of fiction. Hailing from Long Island, Pynchon spent two years in the United States Navy and earned an English degree from Cornell University. After publishing several short stories in the late 1950s and early 1960s, he began composing the novels for which he is best known: V. (1963), [The Crying of Lot 49](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL2636665W) (1966), Gravity's Rainbow (1973),...
The Crying of Lot 49
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The Crying of Lot 49
Synopsis
When Oedipa Maas is named executor of her ex-lover's will, she finds herself pulled into a strange, hidden world beneath the surface of California. This journey leads her through secret societies, counter-culture scenes, and a growing sense of paranoia. Readers who enjoy challenging and unconventional stories will find themselves immersed in this unique literary puzzle.
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Oedipa MaasProtagonist
Pierce InveraritySupporting
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The Crying of Lot 49Unknown, 1972
192 pages
Bantam, 19725 editions available
