Patrick dennis the main character and author of this book is just one of the hugelysuccessful pen names of edward everett. This scene set in 1928 from regular guest blogger colm redmond it is the morning after tenyearold patrick has arrived at his aunts to live, as decreed in his late father, her brothers, will. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read auntie mame. A celebrity in bohemian new york culture, he led a double life as a bisexual man and a conventional husband and father, until becoming an. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. She was wearing shorts, a halter, and a lot of lydia van rensselaer essence of youth.
Auntie mame wildly successful when it was first published in 1955, patrick dennis auntie mame sold over two million copies and stayed put on the new york times bestseller list for 112 weeks. Edward everett tanner iii 18 may 1921 6 november 1976, known by the pseudonym patrick dennis, was an american author. The intimate memoirs of that great star of stage, screen and televisionbelle poitrineas told to paperback. An irreverent escapade penguin modern classics enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. One of the most eccentric, celebrated, and widely read authors of the 1950s and 60s, tanner wrote 16 novels in all, a more about patrick dennis. When shy young heir patrick is orphaned at the tender age of ten, the only family he has is his wealthy and eccentric aunt, a fabulous new york socialite named mame. Auntie mame is by far one of the greatest novels of the 21st century. Among his sixteen novels, the majority of which were bestsellers, are little me, around the world with auntie mame, tony, how firm a foundation and genius. Jul 24, 2010 in 1955, a us editor finally saw the potential of patrick dennis s auntie mame, a comic depressionera novel about a 10yearold orphan and his irreverent, madcap manhattan aunt.
Patrick dennis 1921 1976 was one of the most widely read american authors of the 1950s and 60s. Flamboyance, indulgence, and hilarious adventure are entertainingly amalgamated into patrick denniss much beloved rare book, auntie mame. An irreverent escapade, and around the world with auntie mame, and more on. Patrick dennis books list of books by author patrick dennis. One of the most eccentric, celebrated, and widely read authors of the 1950s and 60s, tanner wrote sixteen novels in al. Auntie mame was not exactly prepared to play the role of my respectable guardian. Inspired by his own eccentric aunt, patrick dennis s auntie mame is a madcap comedy, published with an afterword by matteo codignola in penguin modern classics. Patrick dennis has 18 books on goodreads with 23826 ratings. Wildly successful when it was first published in 1955, patrick dennis auntie mame sold over two million copies and stayed put on the new york times bestseller list. An irreverent escapade by patrick dennis from amazons fiction books store. Books by patrick dennis authors like patrick dennis. Although many will say dennis writing is a bit dated in the 21st century, i believe auntie mame is a novel that everyone should read. An irreverent escapade is a 1955 novel by american author patrick dennis chronicling the madcap adventures of a boy, patrick, growing up as the ward of the sister of his dead father.
It is full of lighthearted wisdom, heavy satire, and laced with sophistication. The book is a work of fiction inspired by the authors eccentric aunt, marion tanner, whose life and outlook in many ways mirrored those of mame. Wildly successful when it was first published in 1955, patrick dennis auntie mame sold over two million copies and stayed put on the new york times bestseller list for 112 weeks. For the american musician and artist, see patrick dennis musician. An irreverent escapade 9780767908191 by patrick dennis and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Through the eyes of her young nephew, patrick, the boisterous and wildly eccentric figure mame is sketched, and the reader is splendidly hijacked and brought aboard mames wild. In chronological vignettes, the narrator also named patrick recalls his adventures growing up under the wing of his madcap aunt, mame dennis.
Auntie mame and i learned to love one another in as brief and painless a period as possible. Patrick dennis, the fictional narrator of auntie mame and little me, was the pen name of edward everett tanner iii 19211976. It changes one as a person, but all for the better. Aug 05, 2010 patrick dennis 1921 1976 was one of the most widely read american authors of the 1950s and 60s. Lost classic auntie mame revived after 50year gap books. She is impossible to resist, and this hilarious story of an orphaned tenyearold boy sent to live with his aunt is as delicious a read in the. Books by patrick dennis writers similar to patrick dennis. An irreverent escapade by dennis, patrick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Her hair was tied up in a red ribbon, and she was on the floor doing something which looked obscene but was really only an exercise to firm the seat and thighs. An irreverent escapade by patrick dennis published 1955 publishers summary.
An irreverent escapade is a 1955 novel by american author patrick dennis chronicling the madcap adventures of a boy, patrick, growing up as the ward of the sister of his dead father, his aunt mame dennis. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 299 pages and is available in paperback format. It was made into a play, a broadway as well as a hollywood musical, and a fabulous movie starring rosalind russell. The main characters of this fiction, humor story are frank crowninshield, conde montrose nast. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Libido, inferiority complex, stinko, blotto, free love, bathtub gin, monkey glands, karl marx. Buy auntie mame by patrick dennis online at alibris. An irreverent escapade by patrick dennis 2001, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. A celebrity in bohemian new york culture, he led a double life as a bisexual man and a conventional husband and father, until becoming. Well, now, uh, read me all the words you dont understand patrick dennis. An irreverent escapade by patrick dennis online at alibris. Auntie mame author patrick dennis later became ray krocs.
The publisher says since this wildly successful novel was first publisher in 1955, mame has taken her rightful place in the pantheon of great and important people as the worlds most beloved, madcap, devastatingly sophisticated, and glamorous aunt. The first edition of the novel was published in 1955, and was written by patrick dennis. An irreverent escapade 1955 was one of the bestselling american books of the 20th century. An irreverent escapade penguin modern classics by dennis, patrick 2010 paperback paperback. In 1955, a us editor finally saw the potential of patrick denniss auntie mame, a comic depressionera novel about a 10yearold orphan and his irreverent, madcap manhattan aunt. An irreverent escapade hardcover june 1, 1955 by patrick dennis author. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Through the eyes of her young nephew, patrick, the boisterous and wildly eccentric figure mame is sketched, and the reader is splendidly hijacked and brought aboard mames wild plane ride of life of delightfully irresponsible and. An irreverent escapade penguin modern classics by dennis, patrick from amazons fiction books store. Set in new york, in the roaring twenties, this hillarious escapede is about a fast talking and clever, yet honest and kind womam, told through the eyes of her impressionable nephew. An irreverent escapade by patrick dennis posted by clothes in books on december 09, 20.
Auntie mame is a 1955 novel by patrick dennis that chronicles the madcap adventures of a boy, patrick, growing up as the ward of his deceased fathers eccentric sister, mame dennis. With a wit as sharp as a vodka stinger and a heart as free as her spirit, auntie mame burst onto the literary scene in 1955and today remains one of the most unforgettable characters in contemporary fiction. Inspired by his own eccentric aunt, patrick denniss auntie mame is a madcap comedy, published with an afterword by matteo codignola in penguin modern classics. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Patrick dennis auntie mame sold over two million copies and stayed put on the new york times bestseller list for 112 weeks. Svetlana alliluyeva truman capote julia alvarez lee israel kieran tunney fannie flagg capote truman rebecca wells. A celebrity in bohemian new york culture, he led a double life as a bisexual man and a. An irreverent escapade paperback january 1, 1956 by patrick dennis author. The book is often described as having been inspired by dennis reallife eccentric aunt, marion tanner. An irreverent escapade is one of my favorite books. One of the most eccentric, celebrated, and widely read authors of the 1950s and 60s, tanner wrote sixteen novels in all, a majority of which were national bestsellers. Dennis wrote a sequel, titled around the world with auntie mame, in 1958. It was made into a play, a broadway and a hollywood musical, and a fabulous movie starring rosalind russell.
She is an elegant lady, immune to the predjudices of 1920s america, who refuses to give up, even when she is in the depths of depravity. The book is often described as having been inspired by dennis reallife eccentric aunt, marion tanner, whose life and outlook. Suposedly, dennis was raised by his auntie mame from the time when his father died, until he was able to take care of himself. See all books authored by patrick dennis, including auntie mame.
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