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# Published 1999 - timeless classic Paperback - portable, accessible Penguin Classics - literary prestige Carpenter's Gothic

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## Summary

> 📚 Unlock the cult classic that challenges your mind and redefines literary grit.

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- **What is this?** Carpenter's Gothic
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## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Profound:** Shortest Gaddis novel, perfect for focused readers craving depth without the marathon commitment.
- • **Dark Humor Meets Literary Depth:** Ranked #166 in Dark Humor, this novel blends bleak comedy with profound social critique.
- • **Penguin Classics Seal of Approval:** Join the elite circle of readers who appreciate enduring literary excellence.
- • **A Masterclass in Virtuoso Dialogue:** Gaddis’s signature style delivers razor-sharp, immersive conversations that demand your full attention.
- • **A Tempestuous Tale of Power & Despair:** Dive into a gripping narrative exploring complex human relationships and societal clashes.

## Overview

Carpenter's Gothic, a 1999 Penguin Classics paperback, is William Gaddis’s shortest novel, renowned for its intense, virtuoso dialogue and darkly comic exploration of a fractured marriage set against a backdrop of political and social turmoil. Praised for its literary depth and ranked highly in dark humor and fiction classics, it’s a must-read for discerning professionals seeking a challenging yet rewarding literary experience.

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #187,009 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #179 in Dark Humor #776 in Fiction Classics for Young Adults #1,753 in U.S. Literature |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (41) |
| Dimensions  | 13.8 x 1.7 x 21.3 cm |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0141182229 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0141182223 |
| Item weight  | 261 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 288 pages |
| Publication date  | 1 March 1999 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Classics |
| Reading age  | 18 years and up |

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