UL English

[CajunFun]

_ 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. _

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

It was actually Bob Byrne.

Pat Rickles thought she was the model for the (neurotic left-wing) girlfriend...

[CajunFun]

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

Softback $9.10

Hardcover $7.52

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

[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!!!!!!!