J.P. Donleavy

The book: The Ginger Man (1955)

Set in Dublin, Ireland, in the post-war year of 1947, this novel tells the story of a group of college students at Trinity College. Written by Irish-American author J. P. Donleavy (whose own background may have formed the basis for the setting), the novel faced censorship and banning in both Ireland and the United States.

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What is J.P. Donleavy best known for?

J.P. Donleavy is best known for The Ginger Man, published in 1955 with 9 ratings and a 2.9 average. It is the most-rated of J.P. Donleavy's books on SansFiction.

What genres does J.P. Donleavy write?

J.P. Donleavy's books on SansFiction are tagged Classics and Fiction.