Author : J. P. Donleavy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:472889777
The Ginger Man
J. P. Donleavy
The Ginger Man
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The Ginger Tree
Oswald Wynd
Author : Oswald Wynd
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2002-05-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780060959678
The Ginger Tree by Oswald Wynd Pdf
In 1903, a young Scotswoman named Mary Mackenzie sets sail for China to marry her betrothed, a military attachÉ in Peking. But soon after her arrival, Mary falls into an adulterous affair with a young Japanese nobleman, scandalizing the British community. Casting her out of the European community, her compatriots tear her away from her small daughter. A woman abandoned and alone, Mary learns to survive over forty tumultuous years in Asia, including two world wars and the cataclysmic Tokyo earthquake of 1923.
A Singular Man
J. P. Donleavy
Author : J. P. Donleavy
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780802198143
A Singular Man by J. P. Donleavy Pdf
An “excruciatingly funny” novel by the author of the classic The Ginger Man (Newsweek). From “a comic writer rivaling Waugh and Wodehouse”, this is the story of George Smith (Life). Mysteriously rich and desperately lonely, George appears to be under attack from all quarters. His former wife and four horrible children are suing to get his money. His dipsomaniacal housekeeper is trying to arouse his carnal interest. His secretary, the beautiful, blond Miss Martin, will barely give him the time of day. Making matters even worse are the threatening letters: Dear Sir, Only for the moment are we saying nothing. Yours, etc., Present Associates. Despite such precautions as a two-inch-thick surgical steel door and a bulletproof limousine, Smith remains worried. So he undertakes to build a giant mausoleum, complete with plumbing, in which to live . . . Hunter S. Thompson called reading this book “like sitting down to an evening of good whisky and mad laughter in a rare conversation somewhere on the edge of reality.” A Singular Man is a deliciously dark comic novel by the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement honor from the Irish Book Awards. “A wild romp . . . An important, first-rate novel by a gifted artist.” —Chicago Tribune “Rollicking, rambunctious . . . Sheer pleasure to read . . . Shatteringly funny.” —The New York Times Book Review
The Beastly Beatitudes of Balthazar B
J. P. Donleavy
Author : J. P. Donleavy
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780802198181
The Beastly Beatitudes of Balthazar B by J. P. Donleavy Pdf
The sexual odyssey of a hopeless romantic from the author of the legendary bestseller The Ginger Man—“a comic writer rivaling Waugh and Wodehouse” (Life). In the years before and after World War II, Balthazar B is the world’s last shy, elegant young man. Born to riches in Paris and raised by his solicitous governess, Balthazar is shipped away to prep school in England where he is befriended by the noble but flagrantly naughty Beefy. Together, Balthazar and Beefy matriculate to Trinity College, Dublin. There, Balthazar reads zoology and Beefy prepares for holy orders, all the while sharing amorous adventures high and low until their university careers come to an abrupt and decidedly unholy end. Out of the cocooned, innocent sexuality of Balthazar B, J. P. Donleavy—one of the most vital, and often condemned, comic voices of the twentieth century—created “one of the most perfect love affairs in modern literature . . . revelatory and delightful . . . lush and lovely, bawdy and sad” (The New York Times). “If Nancy Mitford and James Joyce had collaborated, the result might have been like the adventures of Balthazar B.” —The Guardian
The Ginger Man Letters
J. P. Donleavy,Gainor Crist
Author : J. P. Donleavy,Gainor Crist
Publisher : Dalkey Archive Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2025-05-20
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1628974656
The Ginger Man Letters by J. P. Donleavy,Gainor Crist Pdf
This scrupulously edited and annotated collection throws extraordinary light on the genesis, composition and publication of The Ginger Man, a masterpiece that censors and critics could not stop, going on to sell 50 million copies worldwide. The riveting backstory of the classic novel set in post-war bohemian Dublin is finally told in 220 intimate and revealing letters between author J.P. Donleavy and his Trinity College Dublin friends Gainor Steven Crist and Arthur Kenneth Donoghue, inspirations for the main characters, Sebastian Dangerfield and Kenneth O'Keefe. Spanning the late 1940s to the early 1980s, the letters create a compelling narrative, told in three distinct voices, that reads like Donleavy fiction - hilarious, reflective and brawling by turn, always revealing of these colourful individuals, the special time and place they shared and what came after as they ventured into the wider world. Among the many interesting people popping up in the letters are: Brendan Behan, Patrick Kavanagh, Trinity pals James Hillman and George Roy Hill, Maurice Girodias who published The Ginger Man becoming embroiled in a 21-year legal battle with the author, Seymour Lawrence who published Donleavy's second novel and lost his job because of it. Making appearances are film director John Huston who took Donleavy fishing and 'a pop star' (Mick Jagger) who failed in his attempt to be inconspicuous at a Donleavy party. This unique collection is richly illustrated with period photos and facsimiles of letters and pages from the first draft of what became The Ginger Man. Mariana Crist contributed a loving reminiscence of her father. She presents the real man behind the fictional character. She also recalls being babysat by Brendan Behan, making her the only toddler then permitted in the pubs of Dublin. The Ginger Man Letters is essential reading for fans of the author and his masterpiece, as well as literary scholars and those interested in bohemian Dublin days and is sure to attract a new generation of readers.
The History of The Ginger Man
James Patrick Donleavy
Author : James Patrick Donleavy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105003460461
The History of The Ginger Man by James Patrick Donleavy Pdf
The dramatic story of J.P. Donleavy's personal struggle to publish a book that became a twentieth-century masterpiece.
The Ginger Man
J. P. Donleavy
Author : J. P. Donleavy
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780802198167
The Ginger Man by J. P. Donleavy Pdf
“A picaresque novel to stop them all. Lusty, violent, wildly funny, it is a rigadoon of rascality, a bawled-out comic song of sex.” (Dorothy Parker, Esquire) First published in Paris in 1955, and originally banned in the United States and Ireland, J. P. Donleavy’s debut novel has since been recognized around the world as the masterful portrait of a charming and shameless American abroad. Meet Sebastian Dangerfield: husband, father, and American law student at Trinity College in Dublin. Awaiting news of his father’s death and the substantial inheritance to follow, Sebastian barely has time for his studies as he chases women, avoids bill collectors, and tries to survive without having to descend into the bottomless pit of steady work. In the words of Sean O’Reilly, “this man has granted himself the appalling right to say and think whatever the hell he likes. Silver-tongued seducer, hoaxer, thief, violent marauder, fantasist and drunk, he’s a Yank into the bargain, the rank outsider and ‘great gas’ altogether. You cannot help yourself enjoying his outrageous company” (The Irish Times).
The Luck of Ginger Coffey
Brian Moore
Author : Brian Moore
Publisher : London : Paladin Grafton Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Irish fiction
ISBN : 0586087028
The Luck of Ginger Coffey by Brian Moore Pdf
How to Catch a Gingerbread Man
Adam Wallace
Author : Adam Wallace
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781728254166
How to Catch a Gingerbread Man by Adam Wallace Pdf
A New York Times bestseller! From the NYT and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a fantastical gingerbread man book that makes a funny gift for kids! Do you have what it takes to catch the Gingerbread Man? The famous storybook character has magically come to life and leapt from the pages during story time! Follow along as the Gingerbread Man runs loose in a bookstore with the help of Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, Peter Rabbit, nursery rhyme characters, and more! If you set the right traps, you might...just might be able to catch this wily cookie and finish the fairy tale! Filled with zany STEAM traps, a silly story, and fun illustrations, this hilarious picture book is the perfect read aloud for parents, educators, and kids ages 4-10! When the storyteller starts to read, "Run, run, as fast as you can," I'm off in a start, and you'll have to be smart to catch me, the Gingerbread Man! Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch a Mermaid How to Catch a Dragon How to Catch a Yeti How to Catch a Monster and more!
A Fairy Tale of New York
James Patrick Donleavy
Author : James Patrick Donleavy
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015015386876
A Fairy Tale of New York by James Patrick Donleavy Pdf
Perennially short of funds, Cornelius Christian accepts a job at a funeral home in order to pay for his wife's burial. A series of madcap adventures commences in what Donleavy calls "the great sad cathedral that is New York City".
The Gingerbread Boy
Paul Galdone
Author : Paul Galdone
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0547346239
The Gingerbread Boy by Paul Galdone Pdf
With lively illustrations full of spunk and humor, this classic retelling takes readers on an adventure-packed ride with one of literature’s most beloved characters.
Jane’s Patisserie
Jane Dunn
Author : Jane Dunn
Publisher : Random House
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-05
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781473590847
Jane’s Patisserie by Jane Dunn Pdf
The fastest selling baking book of all time, from social media sensation Jane's Patisserie 'This will be the most-loved baking book in your stash!' - Zoë Sugg 'The Mary Berry of the Instagram age' - The Times Life is what you bake it - so bake it sweet! Discover how to make life sweet with 100 delicious bakes, cakes and treats from baking blogger, Jane. Jane's recipes are loved for being easy, customisable, and packed with your favourite flavours. Covering everything from gooey cookies and celebration cakes with a dreamy drip finish, to fluffy cupcakes and creamy no-bake cheesecakes, Jane' Patisserie is easy baking for everyone. Whether you're looking for a salted caramel fix, or a spicy biscoff bake, this book has everything you need to create iconic bakes and become a star baker. Includes new and exclusive recipes requested by her followers and the most popular classics from her blog - NYC Cookies, No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake, Salted Caramel Drip Cake and more!
The Wapshot Chronicle
John Cheever
Author : John Cheever
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593312308
The Wapshot Chronicle by John Cheever Pdf
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • Pulitzer Prize winner John Cheever’s classic novel about one eccentric New England family, inspired by the author's own adolescence. The Wapshots have called the quintessential Massachusetts fishing village of St. Botolphs home for eons, but now it is time for the next generation—brothers Moses and Coverly—to go out and see the world. Moses heads to New York City and, eventually, a remote island in the South Pacific, while his brother travels south to Washington, D.C., and a job “so secret that it can’t be discussed here.” Meanwhile, back in St. Botolphs, their father, Captain Leander, clashes with his fearsome Cousin Honora, who controls the family purse strings. By turns tragic and deeply funny, The Wapshot Chronicle is a “richly inventive and vividly told” (The New York Times Magazine) work of fiction about one very odd family.
Mary Ann or Ginger
Barry Rothman
Author : Barry Rothman
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781938908132
Mary Ann or Ginger by Barry Rothman Pdf
Mary Ann or Ginger? Tonya or Lara? Betty or Veronica? For boys on their way to manhood or for men on their way back to boyhood, such complex choices in women have for centuries caused men to scratch their heads and wonder who is better: the bad girl, the good girl, or a mix of both? In his entertaining memoir, professed admirer of bad girls, Barry Rothman, recounts his romantic adventures over the past fifty years while exploring both the humorous and serious sides of relationships and sharing words of wisdom along the way. Rothman was five when he had his first serious brush with a member of the opposite sex. After he kissed a girls hand in the kindergarten cloakroom one day, he caused a scandal of great proportions. More importantly, however, he purposely propelled himself into the complex world of male-female interactions. From the stripper to the scary geisha and from the street urchin to a string of ballet dancers, Rothman unveils all the secrets of his lengthy and fervent journey to find a soul mate. Mary Ann or Ginger reveals an inside glimpse of one mans foray into the often complex world of dating as he alluringly reflects on his amorous choices.
The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School
Laura Murray
Author : Laura Murray
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780399250521
The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School by Laura Murray Pdf
A very smart cookie is doing the chasing in this sweet and funny twist on the classic tale. When a class leaves for recess, their just-baked Gingerbread Man is left behind. But he's a smart cookie and heads out to find them. He'll run, slide, skip, and (after a mishap with a soccer ball) limp as fast as he can because: "I can catch them! I'm their Gingerbread Man!" With help from the gym teacher, the nurse, the art teacher and even the principal, the Gingerbread Man does find his class, and he's assured they'll never leave him behind again. Teachers often use the Gingerbread Man story to introduce new students to the geography and staff of schools, and this fresh, funny twist on the original can be used all year long. Look for all of this hilarious Gingerbread Man's adventures: The Gingerbread Man Loose at School, The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck, The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas, The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo, and The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School!