This is a handcrafted, luxury genuine leather-bound edition that requires 12–14 days to craft and ship. As each book is made with meticulous care, we do not follow Pango’s standard 3-day shipping policy. "A Confederacy of Dunces" is a comedic novel by John Kennedy Toole that centers around Ignatius J. Reilly, an eccentric and largely unlikable man who causes chaos in New Orleans. With its larger-than-life protagonist, the novel explores themes of social disconnection, personal identity, and the absurdities of life. Through Ignatius’s interactions with the colorful cast of characters, the book presents a biting commentary on society, making it a beloved work of Southern literature and dark comedy."