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The Confidence Man in Modern Fiction

  • 1979 first published
  • 142 pages
  • 2 editions

The Confidence Man in Modern Fiction is a 1979 novella by John G. Blair. It is set in the 20th century. Readers will find themes of history and criticism, escrocs dans la littérature and histoire et critique.

At about 142 pages, most readers finish it in 2–3 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Tropes

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Subjects

  • History and criticism
  • Swindlers and swindling in literature
  • Escrocs dans la littérature
  • Histoire et critique
  • Tricksters in literature

Quick answers

Who wrote The Confidence Man in Modern Fiction?

The Confidence Man in Modern Fiction was written by John G. Blair and first published in 1979.

How long is The Confidence Man in Modern Fiction?

The median edition has 142 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Confidence Man in Modern Fiction?

Readers who like it often enjoy Writing Tricksters, Charms of the Cynical Reason and Fantastic Mr Fox.

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