The Universal Baseball Association, Inc.: J. Henry Waugh, Prop.

In Robert Coover's acclaimed black comedy, "The Universal Baseball Association," J. Henry Waugh, a discontented accountant and barfly, immerses himself in his own fantasy baseball league that he's nurtured for fifty-six seasons. As the sole proprietor of this imaginary world, Waugh finds solace in a realm of dice rolls and scorecards, which starkly contrasts with his dreary reality. However, when tragedy strikes a rookie pitcher in his league, the fate of the association and Waugh's mental stability hang in the balance. This novel explores themes of escapism and denial against the backdrop of America's beloved pastime.