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Literary Fiction· Canada

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

by Mordecai Richler
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1959328 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz by Mordecai Richler is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1959. Duddy Kravitz, a street-smart young Jew from Montreal's St. Urbain Street, obsessively pursues land and money in Richler's darkly comic satirical portrait of ambition and alienation in postwar Canada. Themes of ambition, Jewish Canada, Montreal run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1959.

Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
195910
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About the Author
Mordecai Richler
Canada
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz about?

Duddy Kravitz, a street-smart young Jew from Montreal's St. Urbain Street, obsessively pursues land and money in Richler's darkly comic satirical portrait of ambition and alienation in postwar Canada.

Who wrote The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz?

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz was written by Mordecai Richler, from Canada. First published in 1959.

What awards has The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz won?

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1959.

Is The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz worth reading?

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in ambition, Jewish Canada, Montreal.