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Ironweed: A Novel

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4 out of 5
Based on 1,684 Ratings and 236 Reviews

Book Description
Ironweed, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, is the best-known of William Kennedy's three Albany-based novels. Francis Phelan, ex-ballplayer, part-time gravedigger, full-time drunk, has hit bottom. Years ago he left Albany in a hurry after killing a scab during a trolley workers' strike; he ran away again after accidentally-and fatally-dropping his infant son. Now, in 1938, Francis is back in town, roa... More
Book Information
PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
BindingPaperback (50 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages240
ISBN-100140070206
ISBN-13978-0140070200
Publication Date02/07/1984
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About William J. Kennedy (Author) : William J. Kennedy is a published author. Published credits of William J. Kennedy include Ironweed.
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