The Recognitions
by William Gaddis
Buy on AmazonThe Recognitions is the 1955 debut novel of American author William Gaddis. The novel was initially poorly received by critics. After Gaddis won a National Book Award in 1975 for his second novel, J R, his first work gradually received new and belated recognition as a masterpiece of American literature.
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By the Book: Gloria Steinem · nytimes.com
"I have grown deeply impressed by the verve and erudition of The Recognitions, by William Gaddis."
By the Book: Rachel Kushner · nytimes.com
"I found that Gaddis had indeed grappled with all the same questions … 50 years earlier, and in an encyclopedic way. It's a magnificent book."
By the Book: Tom Mccarthy · nytimes.com