Classics Book Discussion--A Confederacy of Dunces, by John Kennedy Toole In-Person
Rien Fertel writes: “A Confederacy of Dunces is one of New Orleans’s most iconic, beloved, and bestselling books. The satirical, episodic novel traces the madcap travails of Ignatius J. Reilly—and an equally eccentric cast of characters—as he searches for a job, a sense of purpose, and perhaps even love on the streets of 1960s New Orleans.” Thirty-year-old Ignatius lives with his pitiable, put-upon mother Irene, who encourages her son to do something besides the things he loves to do most: watch movies, masturbate, and write long, convoluted letters to paramour-turned-rival Myrna Minkoff. Ignatius reluctantly searches for work, first at the Levy Pants manufacturing plant and then selling Lucky Dogs on the streets of the French Quarter.”
. . . And wherever he goes he leaves behind a trail of havoc.
In-Person in the Wayne Library’s Preakness Room—feel free to bring a cup of coffee to enjoy. Also on Zoom: for the invitation, email Carol at chasec@waynepubliclibrary.org Books will be available at the Library Reference Desk, and as ebook on hoopla and audiobook on Libby.
- Date:
- Wednesday, June 26, 2024
- Time:
- 10:00am - 11:00am
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Preakness Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Book Discussion