Description
William Gaddis's monumental debut novel plunges into the labyrinthine world of art, forgery, and the elusive nature of authenticity. The narrative follows a young artist's obsessive quest to uncover the truth behind a series of masterful forgeries, a journey that blurs the lines between creation and deception. Through a complex tapestry of characters and philosophical inquiry, the novel explores themes of identity, faith, and the profound struggle to discern the real from the counterfeit in a world saturated with imitation. Gaddis's dense, challenging prose invites readers to confront profound questions about meaning and value in modern life.
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paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 1985
956 pages
ISBN: 9780140077681
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First Published
1955
Language
eng
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