The Recognitions
First edition | |
| Author | William Gaddis |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Postmodern literature |
| Publisher | Harcourt Brace & Company |
Publication date | 1955 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 956 |
The Recognitions is the 1955 debut novel of American author William Gaddis. The novel was initially poorly received by critics. After Gaddis won a National Book Award in 1975 for his second novel, J R, his first work gradually received new and belated recognition as a masterpiece of American literature.
In 2005, Time included The Recognitions in its list of "100 Best English-language Novels from 1923 to 2005".