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William Gaddis

William Gaddis has 3 books on the award lists tracked here, recognised between 1976 and 1994. Wins include the National Book Award for Fiction for A Frolic of His Own (1994) and the National Book Award for Fiction for J R (1976).

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Award-Listed Books by William Gaddis

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A Frolic of His Own
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- WonNational Book Award for Fiction (1994)Major
- ShortlistedNational Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction (1994)Major
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J R
12
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- WonNational Book Award for Fiction (1976)Major
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Carpenter's Gothic
4
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- ShortlistedPEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction (1986)Major
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1Grace Paley16 score
2Saul Bellow68 score
3Carol Shields48 score
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6Larry McMurtry20 score
7Helen Norris8 score
8Hortense Calisher8 score
9Howard Norman8 score

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