A Confederacy of Dunces

Name: A Confederacy of Dunces
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141182865
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By John Kennedy Toole

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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i>A Confederacy of Dunces* by John Kennedy Toole is a comic novel set in New Orleans that follows the misadventures of Ignatius J. Reilly, an eccentric, portly intellectual with grandiose ideas about the world. Ignatius navigates a series of humorous and chaotic events as he encounters a vivid cast of characters, each adding to the tapestry of his misfortunes and absurdities. The story is a satirical exploration of human folly and the complexities of modern life.
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You might enjoy this novel if you appreciate sharp, comedic writing with a unique protagonist whose misadventures in New Orleans offer keen social satire. The blend of colourful characters and absurd situations delivers both humour and insightful commentary on human nature.

A Confederacy of Dunces

The ordinary folk of New Orleans seem to think he is unhinged as well. Ignatius ignores them as he heaves his vast bulk through the city's fleshpots in a noble crusade against vice, modernity and ignorance. But his momma has a nasty surprise in store for him.

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But his momma has a nasty surprise in store for him. Ignatius must get a job. Undaunted, he uses his newfound employment to further his mission—and now he has a pirate costume and a hot-dog cart to do it with...

A Confederacy of Dunces is a comic masterpiece filled with eccentric characters and hilarious situations, bringing the vibrant city of New Orleans to life.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole is often praised for its brilliant satire and unforgettable protagonist, Ignatius J. Reilly. The novel's comedic elements and unique narrative voice have won it a loyal following, with readers frequently returning to enjoy its wit and humour. Many consider it an enduring classic of American literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141182865

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Foreword by Walker Percy

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 352

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Fiction General Fiction John Kennedy Toole Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

John Kennedy Toole was born in New Orleans in 1937. He received a master's degree in English from Columbia University and taught at Hunter College and at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He wrote A Confederacy of Dunces in the early sixties and tried unsuccessfully to get the novel published; depressed, at least in part by his failure to place the book, he committed suicide in 1969. It was only through the tenacity of his mother that her son's book was eventually published and found the audience it deserved. His long-suppressed novel The Neon Bible, written when he was only sixteen, was eventually published as well. A Confederacy of Dunces won the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.