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First published in Paris in 1955 and originally banned in America, J. P. Donleavy's first novel is now recognized the world over as a masterpiece and a modern classic of the highest order. Set in Ireland just after World War II, The Ginger Man is J. P. Donleavy's wildly funny, picaresque... read more
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Setting & Locations edit
- North Of Dublin
- Ireland
- London
- England
- America
- Paris
- New York
- Grafton Street
- France
- Rock
- Trinity
- Baltimore
First Sentence edit
Today a rare sun of spring.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 99 of 93 in Modern Library's 100 Best Novels: The Board's List. (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Postman Always Rings Twice, and followed by The Magnificent Ambersons.
This is book 198 of 214 in Best English-Language Fiction of the 20th Century. (authoritative list)
Preceded by A Death in the Family, and followed by Hawaii.
Authors & Contributors edit
- J. P. Donleavy (Author)
Awards edit
- National Book Award (Finalist, 1959: Fiction)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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