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A Confederacy of Dunces
Book • 1980
A Confederacy of Dunces is a picaresque novel that tells the story of Ignatius J. Reilly, an overweight, unemployed, and intellectually arrogant man living with his mother in New Orleans.
The novel is a rich satire that critiques modern society through Ignatius's interactions with a diverse cast of characters, including his mother Irene, his girlfriend Myrna Minkoff, and various eccentric figures from New Orleans.
Written in the early 1960s while Toole was in the army, the book was published posthumously in 1980 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1981.
It is celebrated for its witty and absurd portrayal of life in New Orleans and its memorable protagonist, Ignatius J. Reilly.
The novel is a rich satire that critiques modern society through Ignatius's interactions with a diverse cast of characters, including his mother Irene, his girlfriend Myrna Minkoff, and various eccentric figures from New Orleans.
Written in the early 1960s while Toole was in the army, the book was published posthumously in 1980 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1981.
It is celebrated for its witty and absurd portrayal of life in New Orleans and its memorable protagonist, Ignatius J. Reilly.
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Ryan Holiday in connection to a hot dog vendor, in reference to the book's hot dog vendor character.
Ryan Holiday in connection to a hot dog vendor, in reference to the book's hot dog vendor character.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite novels, highlighting its humor and the author's tragic fate.
Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite novels, highlighting its humor and the author's tragic fate.
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Recommended by Ryan Holiday , who initially found it hilarious but later saw it as a sad book depending on the reader's perspective.
Ryan Holiday , who initially found it hilarious but later saw it as a sad book depending on the reader's perspective. Be This Kind Of Person | Ask DS
Mentioned by Alie Ward while discussing a book about hot dog cart life and its author's tragic backstory.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday , discussing how his interpretation of the book changed over time and its relevance depending on life experiences.
Ryan Holiday , discussing how his interpretation of the book changed over time and its relevance depending on life experiences. Whatever You Call It, Steer Clear | Ask DS
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Michael Easter as a hilarious book he reread on a flight, causing him to laugh uncontrollably.
Michael Easter as a hilarious book he reread on a flight, causing him to laugh uncontrollably.
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