品牌：Mordecai Richler
基本信息
·出版社：McClelland & Stewart Inc.
·页码：328 页码
·出版日：1989年
·ISBN：9780771099724
·条码：9780771099724
·装帧：简装
·丛书名：New Canadian Library
内容简介
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The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitzis the novel that established Mordecai Richler as one of the world’s best comic writers. Growing up in the heart of Montreal’s Jewish ghetto, Duddy Kravitz is obsessed with his grandfather’s saying, “A man without land is nothing.” In his relentless pursuit of property and his drive to become a somebody, he will wheel and deal, he will swindle and forge, he will even try making movies. And in spite of the setbacks he suffers, the sacrifices he must make along the way, Duddy never loses faith that his dream is worth the price he must pay. This blistering satire traces the eventful coming-of-age of a cynical dreamer. Amoral, inventive, ruthless, and scheming, Duddy Kravitz is one of the most magnetic anti-heroes in literature, a man who learns the hard way that dreams are never exactly what they seem, even when they do come true.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
作者简介
Mordecai Richlerwas born in Montreal in 1931. The author of ten successful novels, numerous screenplays, and several books of non-fiction, his novel,Barney's Version,was an acclaimed bestseller and the winner of The Giller Prize, the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour, the QSpell Award, and the Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best Novel in the Caribbean and Canada region. Richler also won two Governor General’s Awards and was shortlisted twice for the Booker Prize.
Mordecai Richler died in Montreal in July 2001.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
编辑推荐
FromAudioFile
With more drive than sense, the eponymous young opportunist strives to scramble out of Montreal's working-class Jewish quarter by hook or by crook, leaving mayhem in his wake. In spite of Duddy's lack of scruples and (often inadvertent) cruelty, one cannot judge him irredeemable. He's too much a bull in a china shop as limned in this closely observed and hilarious look at New World ghetto characters and values. The CBC commissioned Mordecai Richler to abridge his classic novel for this recording. And, no less than the full-length version, it's a masterpiece--especially as read by Paul Hecht, one of North America's top audiobook narrators. He almost sings the prose melodies of the Montreal ghetto in that magical, irresistible baritone of his. Though an overzealous producer has needlessly underscored the reading with sound effects, this is a brilliant and singularly enjoyable rendition of a twentieth-century classic. Y.R. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine--Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine--This text refers to theAudio CDedition.
Quill & Quire
With Paul Hecht’s excellent narration, Duddy and all his chutzpah are brought vividly to life.--This text refers to theAudio CDedition.
Review
“Duddy Kravitz sits alone in its urbanity, energy, relevance, direction and raw talent.”
–Toronto Star
“It burgeons with its special talent and vulgar vitality.”
–Chicago Tribune
“Richler [is] one of North America’s most powerful novelists.”
–Washington Times
“Richler has been praised highly for his clear-eyed vision and his realistic style. This novel will confirm that estimate… the total effect is brash and blatant as a sports car rally – and as suggestive of power.”
–New York Times Book Review
“There can be no doubt of [Richler’s] prodigal talent.”
–Times Literary Supplement
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Review
?Duddy Kravitz sits alone in its urbanity, energy, relevance, direction and raw talent.?
?Toronto Star
?It burgeons with its special talent and vulgar vitality.?
?Chicago Tribune
?Richler [is] one of North America?s most powerful novelists.?
?Washington Times
?Richler has been praised highly for his clear-eyed vision and his realistic style. This novel will confirm that estimate? the total effect is brash and blatant as a sports car rally ? and as suggestive of power.?
?New York Times Book Review
?There can be no doubt of [Richler?s] prodigal talent.?
?Times Literary Supplement
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