Corporeal narrative in David Foster Wallace's fiction / Xiaomeng Wan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wan, Xiaomeng, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wallace, David Foster--Criticism and interpretation.

Wallace, David Foster.

Human body in literature.

Physical Description:

v, 124 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., [2025]

Summary:

"This book serves as a critical examination of contemporary American literature by examining David Foster Wallace's incorporation of corporeal narrative techniques in his novels, with a particular focus on The Broom of the System, Infinite Jest, and The Pale King. By employing corporeal narratology as a conceptual framework, it sheds light on Wallace's profound exploration of the human body and its societal implications. Through detailed analysis, the book reveals how Wallace's narratives serve as a critique of contemporary issues such as self-alienation, consumerism, and the dehumanizing effects of modern society. Designed for scholars and students of literature, cultural studies, and narrative theory, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of Wallace's literary legacy and his keen observations on the complexities of human existence in the modern world." -- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9819680611

9789819680610

OCLC:

1518185818

Publisher Number:

CIPO000270553