UL English

[RaginCajun77]

A lot of people think Maurice Duquesnay was the model for Ignatius.

He does seem to fit the model. He is a very interesting individual to say the least.

[DestinCajun]

_ I read it in my Louisiana Literature class. Rumor was that the central character Ignatius Reilly was modeled after the very professor that was teaching the Louisiana Literature course. _

Bob Byrne

[DestinCajun]

_ Not a clue... _

According to the biography George Deaux was a member of the UL (SLI) faculty at the time Toole was an instructor in 1961 and he had a book published by Simon and Schuster. The first publishing company Toole sent his manuscript to was Simon and Schuster.

[RaginFan2]

_ Softback $9.10

Hardcover $7.52

It's a scream, there's a reason it won the Pulitzer. _

Just curious, why is the hardcover cheaper than the softback?

[Boomer]

_ I read it in my Louisiana Literature class. Rumor was that the central character Ignatius Reilly was modeled after the very professor that was teaching the Louisiana Literature course. _

that would be Mr. Byrnes--think that is the spelling---who said plaids, stripes, solids in any color don't match??? What a great guy!!!

[Clutch0364]

_ Softback $9.10

Hardcover $7.52

It's a scream, there's a reason it won the Pulitzer. _

Thanks Fun!

Just placed my order!

[HOUCajun]

_ What is this book about? Always looking for a new book to read! _

Best book ever! I read it every 2-3 years just when I start to forget some of the details. It gets better every time.

[Boomer]

BTW--has everybody seen the statue at the old DH Holmes-----Meet me under the clock you mudder!!!!!!!

[Clutch0364]

_ Softback $9.10

Hardcover $7.52

It's a scream, there's a reason it won the Pulitzer. _

Thanks fun I ended up buying it and just started reading it. I am having trouble putting it down.

[Zeebart21]

_ Thanks fun I ended up buying it and just started reading it. I am having trouble putting it down.

Seriously, there must be a ton of pictures in that book.....right?

Z

[Clutch0364]

_ Seriously, there must be a ton of pictures in that book.....right?

Z _

Not a one...that's why I am having trouble putting it down because I don't see how it can be so good without pictures