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  • Bibliography:
    4 Books
  • First Book:
    June 1961
  • Latest Book:
    August 1996
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Book List in Order: 4 titles



  • “A realistic Christian novel of hope in a non-Christian age.”—New England Quarterly“A deeply felt and eloquently expressed work . . . A quiet, gentle novel of considerable insight and charm . . .”—Library Journal &...





  • A corrupt mayor runs his final campaign in this “remarkably intelligent, informed, well-conceived, and highly readable” classic novel (Chicago Tribune).“We’re living in a sensitive age, Cuke, and I’m not altogether sure you’re fully attun...



  • Benjy is never bad. In fact, he is the most unbearably good little boy it may ever be your misfortune to meet. He plays such nice games that Sid, the dog, moves out of the house into a box marked 'refuse' in the backyard. All in all, the family are b...




Award-Winning Books by Edwin O'Connor

The Edge of Sadness
1961 Pulitzer Prize -- Fiction


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Edwin O'Connor has published 4 books.

Edwin O'Connor does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Benjy, was published in August 1996.

The first book by Edwin O'Connor, The Edge of Sadness, was published in June 1961.

No. Edwin O'Connor does not write books in series.