Quotes from bookThe Recognitions
The Recognitions is the 1955 debut novel of US 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".
“If it is not beautiful for someone, it does not exist.”
William Gaddis book The Recognitions
Source: The Recognitions
“How real is any of the past, being every moment revalued to make the present possible…”
William Gaddis book The Recognitions
Source: The Recognitions
“It is the bliss of childhood that we are being warped most when we know it the least.”
William Gaddis book The Recognitions
Source: The Recognitions
