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A Confederacy of Dunces by Toole, John Kennedy

by Toole, John Kennedy | HC | Good
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Condition
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780807106570

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
LSU Press
ISBN-10
0807106577
ISBN-13
9780807106570
eBay Product ID (ePID)
766792

Product Key Features

Book Title
Confederacy of Dunces
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1980
Topic
Family Life, Humorous / General
Genre
Fiction
Author
John Kennedy Toole
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight
26.4 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
5.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
79-020190
TitleLeading
A
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
813.5/4
Synopsis
A spectacular, Pultizer Prize-winning novel by a master of comedy, beloved by readers and critics alike. The place is the French Quarter, the characters, denizens of New Orleans's lower depths., Ignatius J. Reilly of New Orleans, --selfish, domineering, deluded, tragic and larger than life-- is a noble crusader against a world of dunces. He is a modern-day Quixote beset by giants of the modern age. In magnificent revolt against the twentieth century, Ignatius propels his monstrous bulk among the flesh posts of the fallen city, documenting life on his Big Chief tablets as he goes, until his maroon-haired mother decrees that Ignatius must work.
LC Classification Number
PS3570.O54.C66 1980

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    • One great ride…

      What a terrible shame that Toole took his life. What an homage to him that his mother was finally able to find a publisher that would back this extraordinary Pulitzer winning craziness. It’s a great, great ride; can’t thank you enough, Mr. Toole.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: robotrussell

    • Unusual

      I have so much to say about this book, for one thing it was written by my husbands cousin, loosely based on his family. John Kennedy Toole was my mother in laws brothers son, her maiden name was Toole. We were so thrilled when he won the Pulitzer, however he wasn’t there to see his work become such a success. His mother Thelma was going to have it published no matter what it took, and of course she did. If it wasn’t for her tenacity it would be forgotten in an attic. I have read a letter from her to my mother in law saying that John got his talent from her and only her. I could go on and on.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

    • Review of confederacy of dunces

      I love this book . I grew up in New Orleans and Toole’s dialects and descriptions of the city, neighborhoods and peopl including various cultures is spot on. Deserves his Pulitzer Prize. The book was in very good condition

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

    • Good book

      The book is in good shape with minimal wear as far as I can tell so far.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: discover-books

    • A Classic

      I went to college in New Orleans ( Tulane ) 1957-1961. I wondered what the local New Orleans was like. This classic and national prize winner gives you a very funny picture!

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