Reading David Foster Wallace Between Philosophy and Literature

This book breaks new ground by showing that the work of David Foster Wallace originates from and functions in the space between philosophy and literature. Philosophy is not a mere supplement to or decoration of his writing, nor does he use literature to illustrate pre-established philosophical truths. Rather, for Wallace, philosophy and literature are intertwined ways of experiencing and expressing the world that emerge from and amplify each other. The book does not advance a fixed or homogenous interpretation of Wallace’s oeuvre but instead offers an investigative approach that allows for a variety of readings. The volume features fourteen new essays by prominent and promising Wallace scholars, divided into three parts: one on general aspects of Wallace’s oeuvre – such as his aesthetics, form, and engagement with performance – and two parts with thematic focuses, namely ‘Consciousness, Self, and Others’ and ‘Embodiment, Gender, and Sexuality’. -- .

General

Imprint:	Manchester University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2023
First published:	2022
Editors:	Allard Den Dulk • Pia Masiero • Adriano Ardovino
Dimensions:	216 x 138mm (L x W)
Pages:	360
ISBN-13:	978-1-5261-7232-7
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-5261-7232-1
Barcode:	9781526172327

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!