Description: With dazzling wit, William Gaddis brings his unmatched powers of observation and satirical sensibilities to bear on the American legal system. "A Frolic of His Own is a tour de force. It is a profound entertainment. It is scalding and Swiftian . . . darkly hilarious".--The New Republic. 1994 National Book Award winner.
Brief description: William Thomas Gaddis, Jr. (1922-1998) was a novelist and author of National Book Award winner A Frolic of His Own, Time best book The Recognitions, J R, Carpenter's Gothic, Agape Agape, and The Rush for Second Place.