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The David Foster Wallace Reader compiles the author’s earliest published story, "The View from Planet Trillaphon as Seen In Relation to the Bad Thing," alongside a selection of his essays and instructional writings. The volume showcases Wallace’s range—from narrative experimentation to thoughtful commentary on language and pedagogy. Guest afterwords by writers such as Hari Kunzru, Anne Fadiman, and Nam Le provide additional context, highlighting pieces that resonated with fellow writers and critics.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: David Foster Wallace
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