Both the con man and his victim are laid bare in this classic study of the intersections of psychology and crime. Felix Krulls confessions are filled with humorous episodes worthy of the Manns story-telling mastery. Everyone has met the wily confidence man, and this personal expos? of his methods will prove of absorbing interest. First published in 1922, Confessions of a Confidence Man remains just as relevant today for its timeless observations on human nature. I recently reread Confessions of Felix Krull, Confidence Man (The Early Years), Thomas Manns last novel and a comic masterpiece. From the original dust jacket description: "These "con" stories show you how kid-glove criminals operate to fool the best of men-the bona-fide confessions of an ex-confidence man, chronicled by one who has had life-long contact with the arch-criminals of fraud and trickery. From the original dust jacket description: "These "con" stories show you how kid-glove criminals operate to fool the best of men-the bona-fide confessions of an ex-confidence man, chronicled by one who has had life-long contact with the arch-criminals of fraud and trickery.įirst published in 1922, Confessions of a Confidence Man remains just as relevant today for its timeless observations on human nature. For me the pivotal scene is when Felix is taken to the theater by his father to see a play in which one of the fathers old school chums is starring. Being a confidence man requires supreme self-confidence and Felix has that in abundance. (Edward Henry), 1881-1927: Note: New York: Scientific American Pub. Confessions of Felix Krull, Confidence Man: The Early Years. Both the con man and his victim are laid bare in this classic study of the intersections of psychology and crime. Title:: Confessions of a Confidence Man: A Handbook for Suckers: Author:: Smith, Edward H. First published in 1922, Confessions of a Confidence Man remains just as relevant today for its timeless observations on human nature.
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