Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole (1980, Hardcover)

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Used - Acceptable This item is fairly worn, but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn corners, bends, tears, small stains, and partial water damage. All pages and the cover are intact but the dust cover may be missing, if applicable. Pages may include excessive notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadale. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Confederacy of Dunces [ John Kennedy Toole ] Used - Acceptable ISBN-13 : 9780807106570 Book

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PublisherLSU Press
ISBN-100807106577
ISBN-139780807106570
eBay Product ID (ePID)766792

Product Key Features

Book TitleConfederacy of Dunces
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFamily Life, Humorous / General
Publication Year1980
GenreFiction
AuthorJohn Kennedy Toole
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight26.4 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width5.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN79-020190
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Decimal813.5/4
SynopsisA 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 NumberPS3570.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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • Good book

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

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  • 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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  • if you have not reat this book, DO SO NOW!

    Bought as gift, better than advertised. Thanks.

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  • Read or Regret

    A must read for any lover of Zany, Improbable, Bizarre, SNL-Addicts and folks with strong constitutions.

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