Breaking the law in a foolhardy attempt to accommodate his customers, unscrupulous department store owner Leo Feldman finds himself in jail and at the mercy of the warden, who tries to break Leo of his determination to stay bad.

About the Author
Stanley Elkin (1930-1995) was an award-winning author of novels, short stories, and essays. Born in the Bronx, Elkin received his BA and PhD from the University of Illinois and in 1960 became a professor of English at Washington University in St. Louis where he taught until his death. His critically acclaimed works include the National Book Critics Circle Award-winners "George Mills" (1982) and "Mrs. Ted Bliss" (1995), as well as the National Book Award finalists "The Dick Gibson Show" (1972), "Searches and Seizures "(1974), and "The MacGuffin" (1991). His book of novellas, "Van Gogh's Room at Arles", was a finalist for the PEN Faulkner Award. DAVID C. DOUGHERTY is Managing Director of David C. Dougherty & Associates, which provides organization and personnel consulting services to manufacturing companies and banks.


Book Information
ISBN 9781564783325
Author Stanley Elkin
Format Paperback
Page Count 308
Imprint Dalkey Archive Press
Publisher Dalkey Archive Press
Weight(grams) 385g
Dimensions(mm) 202mm * 141mm * 24mm