Is John Barth A-List?
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No — John Barth is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1960C$0.01M
Publication of *The Sot-Weed Factor*
Barth's breakthrough novel, establishing him as a postmodern writer.
1966B▲$0.05M+$0.04M
Publication of *Giles Goat-Boy*
Follow-up novel gaining him national recognition.
1968B$0.07M+$0.020000000000000004M
*Lost in the Funhouse* Release
Groundbreaking short story collection further cements his position.
1973B$0.15M+$0.07999999999999999M
National Book Award for *Chimera*
Recognition for his episodic novel.
2024B$1M+$0.85M
Death at 93
Barth passes away, leaving behind a legacy in the literary world.
2026B$1M
Postmodern Literary Influence
Barth's innovative approach to fiction continues to influence contemporary writers.
Last updated: February 25, 2026