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The next book in John Lithgow's New York Times bestselling seriesFollowing the success of New York Times bestsellers Dumpty and Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown, award-winning actor, author, and illustrator John Lithgow presents the third book in his runaway hit series. A Confederacy of Dumptys takes us through a history of twenty-five "American Scoundrels" in this all-new collection of Lithgow's satirical poems and illustrations.While the Trump Era was rife with corruption and abuse of power, it was nothing new. Through Lithgow's cutting humor, you will read about a rogues' gallery of villains that came before Donald J. Trump, powerful men and women who were corrupt, venal, criminal, adulterous, racist, or just plain disgusting. With dark and lyrical stories from across American history, you will learn about long-forgotten figures and bad actors of today, including the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, the perpetrator of 19th century women's pyramid schemes, and participants in both the Watergate scandal and the Capitol insurrection. Trump and Nixon show up, of course, but also Leona Helmsley, Boss Tweed, Typhoid Mary, Newt Gingrich, Ted Cruz, and many more. Skipping through time, and delivered with classic Lithgow wit and style, A Confederacy of Dumptys is an exuberant reminder of how not to repeat history.Digital audio edition read by the author.The perfect book for:• Political satire fans—viewers of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.• American history buffs and trivia enthusiasts—readers of Jon's Stewart's America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction and Josh Clark's Stuff You Should Know: An Incomplete Compendium of Mostly Interesting Things.• Poetry, art, and illustration aficionados.

A Confederacy of Dumptys: Portraits of American Scoundrels in Verse (Dumpty, 3)

In his third volume of hilarious verse, acclaimed actor, author, and humorist John Lithgow turns his satirical eye to a rogues' gallery of American scoundrels. Ranging from the infamous to the obscure, Lithgow's Dumpty subjects include crooked politicians, financial fraudsters, religious charlatans, and other assorted scoundrels who have shaped the American story.

With his trademark wit and verve, Lithgow skewers these unsavory characters, exposing their hypocrisy, greed, and lust for power. From the likes of Richard Nixon and Bernie Madoff to lesser-known figures such as televangelist Jimmy Swaggart and pyramid scheme mastermind Charles Ponzi, Lithgow paints a colorful and cautionary portrait of the dark side of American history.

Illustrated with Lithgow's own whimsical drawings, A Confederacy of Dumptys is a wickedly funny and thought-provoking commentary on the human capacity for deception and self-delusion. Whether you're a history buff, a fan of political satire, or simply someone who enjoys a good laugh, you're sure to find plenty to appreciate in this uproarious collection of verse.

Praise for A Confederacy of Dumptys:

"Lithgow's wit is as sharp as ever in this hilarious and thought-provoking collection of verse." —The New York Times

"A wickedly funny and cautionary portrait of the dark side of American history." —The Washington Post

"Lithgow skewers these unsavory characters with his trademark wit and verve." —The Boston Globe

"A Confederacy of Dumptys is a must-read for anyone who enjoys political satire or simply a good laugh." —The Huffington Post