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David Foster Wallace was an American novelist, essayist and teacher best known for his 1996 novel Infinite Jest. He was found dead in his home on September 12, 2008, from an apparent suicide.Houston Chronicle: Writer David Foster Wallace found hanged at home (September 13, 2008) His style is often described as meta-fiction or post-modern, for its self reflexive and fragmented narrative style.
In March 2009 Little, Brown & Company, Wallace's long-time publisher, announced that his final novel would be published posthumously. The work, The Pale King, is scheduled for release in 2010. The book was unfinished when Wallace died, but the publisher indicates it still runs in the hundreds of thousands of words.Arts Beat (NYT): David Foster Wallace's Last Novel ... (March 2, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Born: February 21, 1962
- Died: September 12, 2008
- Genres: Literary fiction, essays, non-fiction
- Debut Novel: Broom of the System (1987)
- Lived in Claremont, California
- Teacher at Pomona College
- Genius grant winner from the MacArthur FoundationHouston Chronicle: Writer David Foster Wallace found hanged at home (September 13, 2008)
- Found dead by his wife
- Third novel to be published posthumously Arts Beat (NYT): David Foster Wallace's Last Novel ... (March 2, 2009)
- The Pale King will be published with notes and "other materials" Arts Beat (NYT): David Foster Wallace's Last Novel ... (March 2, 2009)
- The New Yorker publishes Wallace's first post-humus, unfinished work Wiggle Room' 'Paste Magazine: Posthumous David Foster Wallace story published in... (March 3, 2009)
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Timeline
- 1987: The Broom of the System
- 1989: Girl with Curious Hair
- 1990: Rap and Race in the Urban Present (Nonfiction)
- 1996: Infinite Jest
- 1997: A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again (Nonfiction)
- 1999: Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
- 2003: Everything and More (Nonfiction)
- 2004: Oblivion
- 2005: Consider the Lobster (Nonfiction)
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Vocabulary of D.F.W.
David Foster Wallace fan Nancy Martira started a WordPress blog devoted to words she's learned while reading the late author's work. Known for his esoteric vocabulary, each post analyzes a passage using a difficult word, and presents its true meaning and context from the original source. One example is the word "undurate," which means physically or morally hardened.Official Site: Words I Learned Reading David Foster Wallace -
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The Onion AV Club: Gateway to Geekery - David Foster Wallace
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The New Yorker's remembrance of David Foster Wallace and his struggle to finish The Pale King. See the author's responses to reader's questions: http://bit.ly/OAEjanewyorker.com -
Infinite Summer
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Missing David Foster Wallace. Would have loved to read his review of the Agassi memoir.
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Research projects: audio of David Foster Wallace, songwriting contests, fact-checking "science" as I learned it from Michael Crichton
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David Foster Wallace, @ebertchicago, @WaltPascoe RT @Trishryan: Quick. Three people (alive or dead) to have cocktails with.
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View All David Foster Wallace Questions (281) | Ask a QuestionWhat are some of the best fiction books of 2008? (2 Answers)New York Times released their list of best fiction books for 2008. Here it is. Some titles appear particularly interesting, but I haven't read any on the list. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/14/books/review/10Best-t.html?_r=1&ref=books read moreWhats David Carusos race? (3 Answers)He as born in Queens, New York. His father was of Italian descent;his mother was of Irish descent. read moreWhat does it take to get a call from the incredible David Foster? (1 Answer):) It would depend on the nature of the call you want. If you just want to hear his voice, you can try obsessive harassment (stalking, not name calling, but ... read moreFoster Parents: What is the one thing people need to know before becoming a foster parent? (4 Answers)As a counseling services manager who has staff working with foster parents everyday, the number one consideration I think that foster parents should consider is the time commitment around interactions ... read more
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Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity (Great Discoveries) - $14.95
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This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life - $14.99
Only once did David Foster Wallace give a public talk on his views on life, during a commencement address given in 2005 at Kenyon College. The speech is reprinted for the first time in book form in THIS IS WATER. How does one keep from goin...
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