A Confederacy of Dumptys: Portraits of American Scoundrels in Verse by John Lithgow — Hardcover

John Lithgow combines satirical poetry and original illustrations in A Confederacy of Dumptys: Portraits of American Scoundrels in Verse. This collection takes aim at twenty-five figures from American history, exploring misconduct, ambition, and abuses of power through humor and caricature.

The third book in Lithgow’s Dumpty collection moves beyond contemporary politics to consider earlier American scandals and personalities. Its illustrated verses offer an irreverent look at the connections between past and present.

This 2021 Chronicle Prism hardcover includes its dust jacket and is a second printing, confirmed by the number line ending in 2.

Condition: Used — Very Good. Dust jacket shows light rubbing and minor edge wear, with visible creasing along the left side of the back jacket. Light wear is present at the hardcover corners and spine ends. Please review the photographs for the condition of the exact copy you will receive.

Book Details:

• Title: A Confederacy of Dumptys
• Subtitle: Portraits of American Scoundrels in Verse
• Author and Illustrator: John Lithgow
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Publisher: Chronicle Prism, an imprint of Chronicle Books
• Publication Year: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9781797209470
• Printing: Second printing
• Series: Dumpty collection, Book 3
• Features: Satirical verse and illustrations by the author
• Genre: Political satire, humor, poetry
• Audience: Adult

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