The Ginger Man Summary
J. P. Donleavy

The literary career of J.P. Donleavy (born 1926) has spanned nearly 50 years, though he is most famous for his first novel, The Ginger Man.James Patrick Donleavy was born on April 23, 1926, in Brookly... Read more

James Patrick Donleavy's long and prolific career as a novelist, playwright, short-story writer, and essayist has made him a well-known contemporary author. Born in the United States, Donleavy has liv... Read more

Critical Essay by Ruth Mathewson When J. P. Donleavy's first novel, The Ginger Man, was published …, it created something of a stir, especially among young readers who saw its hero, Seb... Read more