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The last campaign of Frank Skeffington, an Irish‑American mayor of a New England city, is viewed through the perspective of his nephew as they navigate fundraisers, smoky rooms and public appearances. O’Connor’s novel, adapted into a 1958 film with Spencer Tracy, presents a satirical yet realistic look at political machines, dynastic power and the Irish‑American experience in mid‑century Boston.
First publish date: 1956
Genre: Political Fiction/Political Drama
Authors: Edwin O'Connor
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