The Apprenticeship Of Duddy Kravitz

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.ReviewThe Washington Times It is time to recognize Mr. Richler as one of North America's most powerful novelists.Chicago Tribune A rasping humor pervades the book....It burgeons with its special talent and a vulgar vitality.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.MinneapolisStar Tribune Duddy Kravitz [is] Richler's most famous creation.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.From the Back CoverFrom 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.About the AuthorMordecai Richler was born in Montreal in 1931. Among his most successful novels areThe Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (made into an acclaimed film starring Richard Dreyfuss),St. Urbain's Horseman, Solomon Gursky Was Here, andBarney's Version. He divides his time between Canada (Montreal and Lake Memphremagog) and London.Excerpt.