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Literary Fiction· United States

A Confederacy of Dunces

by John Kennedy Toole
Aggregate Editorial Score59/100
★Pulitzer Prize
Published 1981391 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

John Kennedy Toole's A Confederacy of Dunces (1981) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Ignatius J. Reilly, a medievalist philosopher with an enormous girth and a contempt for the modern world, lurches through New Orleans in this posthumously published comic masterpiece. Toole's Pulitzer winner was rejected by publishers during his lifetime; his mother's persistence led to its publication and triumph. Themes of eccentricity, New Orleans, satire run through the work. The book has received recognition from Pulitzer Prize 1981.

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize
winner · national
198148
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About the Author
John Kennedy Toole
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Confederacy of Dunces about?

Ignatius J. Reilly, a medievalist philosopher with an enormous girth and a contempt for the modern world, lurches through New Orleans in this posthumously published comic masterpiece. Toole's Pulitzer winner was rejected by publishers during his lifetime; his mother's persistence led to its publication and triumph.

Who wrote A Confederacy of Dunces?

A Confederacy of Dunces was written by John Kennedy Toole, from United States. First published in 1981.

What awards has A Confederacy of Dunces won?

A Confederacy of Dunces has received the following awards and honours: Pulitzer Prize 1981.

Is A Confederacy of Dunces worth reading?

A Confederacy of Dunces is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 48/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in eccentricity, New Orleans, satire.