A Confederacy of Dunces: Popular Penguins

Name: A Confederacy of Dunces: Popular Penguins
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141045641
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By John Kennedy Toole

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A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole is a comedic novel set in New Orleans, following the misadventures of an eccentric and self-proclaimed intellectual named Ignatius J. Reilly. As he grapples with various jobs, his colourful actions cause chaos and intertwine with the lives of other lively characters in the city. This satirical tale explores themes of folly, individuality, and societal absurdities.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate satirical comedy and eccentric characters. The story follows the misadventures of the unforgettable protagonist, Ignatius J. Reilly, whose outrageous antics bring New Orleans to life in vivid detail. This classic tale is perfect for those who relish a clever mix of humour and social commentary.

A Confederacy of Dunces: Popular Penguins

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Meet Ignatius J. Reilly—flatulent, eloquent, and pretty much unemployable. 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. 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 by John Kennedy Toole is a unique and humorous tale of one man's adventure through the vibrant streets of New Orleans.

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A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole is celebrated for its humour and unique character, Ignatius J. Reilly, who is often described as comically absurd yet endearingly unforgettable. Its vivid depiction of New Orleans, interwoven with sharp social satire, is praised for capturing the city's eccentricities. While some readers adore the book's distinctive narrative style, others find its protagonist's antics divisive. The work has built a strong reputation for its wit and originality in general fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141045641

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 179.0mm

Weight: 252g

Pages: 444

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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.