''Roscoe'' is a

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by William Kennedy. Published in 2002, ''Roscoe'' depicts an aging politician who is a key behind-the-scenes player in Albany,

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machine. Although many names have been changed and events added, the book is based on the O'Connell Machine that controlled Albany for decades. Some occurrences in the novel are based on actual events. Many of Kennedy's older relatives were minor figures in the machine. As of 2013, the novel was being adapted as an opera by composer

Evan Mack Evan Mack (born 1981) is an American composer, librettist and pianist. He is "considered one of the most gifted composers of his generation by industry insiders." He is currently published with Hal Leonard, Alfred, and KDP Publishing. Studies ...

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2002 American novels American political novels Democratic Party (United States) Novels adapted into operas Novels by William Kennedy Novels set in Albany, New York PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction-winning works Viking Press books {{2000s-poli-novel-stub