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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.

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.