William Gaddis

About

A twentieth-century American author, he is best known for his novel, The Recognitions, which was named one of TIME magazine's 100 best novels from 1923 to 2005. His other notable works include J R and A Frolic of His Own.

Before Fame

While a student at Harvard University, he wrote for the Harvard Lampoon.

Trivia

He was a two-time recipient of the National Book Award for Fiction.

Family Life

He grew up in New York and Connecticut. With his wife, Patricia Black, he had two children.

Associated With

David Foster Wallace admired Gaddis' literary work.