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Revisiting Walker Percy’s ‘The Last Gentleman’ at 60

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Coffey, C. (2026, October 17). Revisiting Walker Percy’s ‘The Last Gentleman’ at 60. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/premium/4764677/walker-percy-the-last-gentleman-60/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-17 · by Clare Coffey

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This article reflects on the title of Walker Percy's second novel, "The Last Gentleman," published 60 years ago. The author explores potential motivations behind Percy's choice of this title but acknowledges that no single explanation fully captures its significance.
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In 2026, the Washington Examiner revisited the title of Walker Percy's second novel, "The Last Gentleman," on its 60th anniversary. Author Clare Coffey explores possible motivations behind the choice of this title but finds none entirely convincing. The article does not provide definitive answers but invites readers to consider various interpretations of the significance and context of the book's title.

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📰 Walker Percy's The Last Gentleman
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Clare Coffey
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Walker Percy PERSON · 1×

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I can think of a few reasons, none of them perfectly satisfactory.
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2026-10-17 · Washington Examiner
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Why did Walker Percy call his second novel The Last Gentleman? asserted
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I can think of a few reasons, none of them perfectly satisfactory. asserted
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