Thomas Pynchon's 'Gravity's Rainbow' publication, reception, and censorship (1973–1980)

1. UK first edition appears from Jonathan Cape

   Jan 1, 1973Labels: Jonathan Cape, UK edition

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2. Novel is nominated for the Nebula Award

   Jan 1, 1973Labels: Nebula Award

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3. Saturday Review publishes Richard Poirier’s early review

   Mar 3, 1973Labels: Richard Poirier, Saturday Review

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4. New York Times reviews the novel on release

   Mar 11, 1973Labels: Richard Locke, New York

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5. Viking Press publishes Gravity's Rainbow

   Mar 14, 1973Labels: Viking Press, US edition

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6. The New Yorker publishes L. E. Sissman’s review

   May 19, 1973Labels: L E, The New

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7. Pulitzer fiction jury recommends Gravity's Rainbow

   Jan 1, 1974Labels: Pulitzer jury

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8. Pulitzer board veto leads to no fiction award

   Jan 1, 1974Labels: Pulitzer Board

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9. Gravity's Rainbow wins the National Book Award

   Apr 18, 1974Labels: National Book

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10. Irwin Corey accepts National Book Award for Pynchon

    Apr 18, 1974Labels: Irwin Corey, National Book

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11. American Academy awards Howells Medal (declined)

    Jan 1, 1975Labels: Howells Medal, American Academy

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12. Pulitzer begins publicly listing finalists (context)

    Jan 1, 1980Labels: Pulitzer reforms

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