Abstract
Best known for his masterpiece Infinite Jest , David Foster Wallace re-invented fiction and non-fiction for a generation with his groundbreaking and original work. Wallace's desire to blend formal innovation with the communicative function of literature resulted in works that appeal as much to a reader's intellect as they do emotion. The essays in this Companion , written by top Wallace scholars, offer a historical and cultural context for grasping Wallace's significance, provide rigorous individual readings of each of his major works, and address the key themes and concerns of these works.
| Original language | American English |
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| Number of pages | 262 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781108553902 |
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| State | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |
Keywords
- American literature
- American studies
- English literature
- English literature after 1945
EGS Disciplines
- American Literature
- Literature in English, North America