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Literary Fiction· United States

A Frolic of His Own

by William Gaddis
Aggregate Editorial Score73/100
★National Book Award
Published 1995512 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1995, A Frolic of His Own established William Gaddis as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A sardonic meditation on the American legal system, told almost entirely in dialogue, follows a lawsuit by a man who claims his great-great-grandfather's story was stolen for a Hollywood film. Gaddis's second National Book Award winner is a brilliantly constructed legal satire and a profound meditation on art, theft, and justice. Themes of law, satire, art run through the work. The book has received recognition from National Book Award 1995.

Book Details

AuthorWilliam Gaddis
Published1995
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages512
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780684800516
Editorial Score73/100
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Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

National Book Award
winner · national
199555
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About the Author
William Gaddis
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Frolic of His Own about?

A sardonic meditation on the American legal system, told almost entirely in dialogue, follows a lawsuit by a man who claims his great-great-grandfather's story was stolen for a Hollywood film. Gaddis's second National Book Award winner is a brilliantly constructed legal satire and a profound meditation on art, theft, and justice.

Who wrote A Frolic of His Own?

A Frolic of His Own was written by William Gaddis, from United States. First published in 1995.

What awards has A Frolic of His Own won?

A Frolic of His Own has received the following awards and honours: National Book Award 1995.

Is A Frolic of His Own worth reading?

A Frolic of His Own is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 55/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in law, satire, art.

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What category is A Frolic of His Own?

A Frolic of His Own is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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