William Gaddis Reading Order
1 series · 26 books
William Gaddis was an influential American novelist known for his complex narratives and sharp social critique. Active between 1973 and 2004, he published 29 works that comprise one series along with several standalone novels. His most acclaimed piece, The Recognitions, remains a significant contribution to modern literature and was celebrated by TIME magazine as one of the best novels of the 20th century.
Standalone Novels Series
26 books
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agape Se Paga Agape Is Paid
Narrativa Sexto Piso |
| 2 | Agapeye Agit |
| 3 | Amerikan Gotiği |
| 4 | Die Fälschung der Welt |
| 5 | Gótico Carpintero |
| 6 | Jota Erre |
| 7 | La carrera por el segundo lugar |
| 8 | Les reconnaissances (French Edition) |
| 9 | Letters |
| 10 | Letters of William Gaddis |
| 11 | Su pasatiempo favorito |
| 12 | The Letters Of William Gaddis |
| 13 | The Rush for Second Place |
| 14 | Untitled |
| 15 | אגפה פעורת־פה |
| 16 | Les reconnaissances 1973 |
| 17 | JR 1975 |
| 18 | The Recognitions 1993 |
| 19 | A frolic of his own 1994 |
| 20 | Letzte Instanz 1998 |
| 21 | Carpenter's Gothic 1999 |
| 22 | Die Erlöser 1999 |
| 23 | The rush for second place 2002 |
| 24 | Agape Agape 2003 |
| 25 | Das mechanische Klavier 2003 |
| 26 | Agape Agape and Other Writings 2004 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has William Gaddis written?
- William Gaddis has written 26 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1973 to 2004.

