What inspired William Gaddis to craft such a layered and challenging narrative?
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What inspired William Gaddis to craft such a layered and challenging narrative?
Did anyone else find the pacing slow in parts, or was that part of the intended experience?
How do you interpret the recurring motifs of Ágape and Agonia in the story?