The Recognitions (American Literature (Dalkey Archive)) Paperback - 2012
by Gaddis, William
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Readers broadly agree that William Gaddis’s The Recognitions is a monumental, fiercely ambitious debut: a dense, erudite satire about forgery and authenticity in art, religion, and postwar culture. Many praise its audacious scope, virtuoso prose, razor-sharp dialogue, and mordant humor, citing unforgettable set pieces and characters amid a triptych structure that ranges from New York to Europe. Admirers call it a demanding but deeply rewarding experience that anticipates later postmodern giants and repays close attention. Detractors counter that it is overlong, emotionally distant, and often opaque, with cacophonous party scenes, unmarked dialogue, and heavy allusion that can feel like a slog. Some describe a Stockholm syndrome of endurance turning into admiration. Consensus: a polarizing classic whose difficulty is integral to its power.
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- Title The Recognitions (American Literature (Dalkey Archive))
- Author Gaddis, William
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 976
- Language ENG
- Publisher Dalkey Archive Press, Champaign
- Publication date 2012-02
- ISBN 9781564786913
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