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The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
From Mordecai Richler, one of our greatest satirists, comes one of literature's most delightful characters, Duddy Kravitz -- in a novel that belongs in the pantheon of seminal twentieth century books.
Duddy -- the third generation of a Jewish immigrant family in Montreal -- is combative, amoral, scheming, a liar, and totally hilarious. From his street days tormenting teachers at the Jewish academy to his time hustling four jobs at once in a grand plan to "be somebody," Duddy learns about living -- and the lesson is an outrageous roller-coaster ride through the human comedy. As Richler turns his blistering commentary on love, money, and politics, The Apprenticeship Of Duddy Kravitz becomes a lesson for us all...in laughter and in life.
Duddy -- the third generation of a Jewish immigrant family in Montreal -- is combative, amoral, scheming, a liar, and totally hilarious. From his street days tormenting teachers at the Jewish academy to his time hustling four jobs at once in a grand plan to "be somebody," Duddy learns about living -- and the lesson is an outrageous roller-coaster ride through the human comedy. As Richler turns his blistering commentary on love, money, and politics, The Apprenticeship Of Duddy Kravitz becomes a lesson for us all...in laughter and in life.
Book Details
- Publisher: Gallery Books
- Publish Date: Mar 1st, 1999
- Pages: 384
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.70in - 6.22in - 0.97in - 1.10lb
- EAN: 9780671028473
- Categories: • Literary• Satire
About the Author
Mordecai Richler was born in Montreal in 1931. Among his most successful novels are The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (made into an acclaimed film starring Richard Dreyfuss), St. Urbain's Horseman, Solomon Gursky Was Here, and Barney's Version. He divides his time between Canada (Montreal and Lake Memphremagog) and London.
Praise for this book
The New York Times Book Review Richler has been praised for his clear-eyed vision and his realistic style.... The total effect is as brash and blatant as a sports car rally -- and as suggestive of power.
Alfred Kazin It comes off brilliantly.
Minneapolis Star Tribune Duddy Kravitz [is] Richler's most famous creation.
Chicago Tribune A rasping humor pervades the book....It burgeons with its special talent and a vulgar vitality.
The Washington Times It is time to recognize Mr. Richler as one of North America's most powerful novelists.
The Washington Times A fast-moving, entertaining, and bawdy novel.
Los Angeles Times Funny in the biting, subversive manner of Joseph Heller and Philip Roth.