{"product_id":"reading-david-foster-wallace-between-philosophy-and-literature-9781526163547","title":"Reading David Foster Wallace Between Philosophy and Literature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the relationship between philosophy and literature in David Foster Wallace's work, highlighting their interdependence and co-emergence. It offers an investigative approach to Wallace's oeuvre, with fourteen new essays by scholars exploring various themes. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 360 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Manchester University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis groundbreaking work demonstrates that the work of David Foster Wallace seamlessly blends philosophy and literature, transcending their traditional boundaries. Philosophy is not merely a supplementary element or decorative flourish in his writing, nor does he employ literature to illustrate pre-existing philosophical doctrines. Instead, for Wallace, philosophy and literature are intertwined modes of experiencing and conveying the world, emerging from and enhancing each other. The book does not impose a rigid or uniform interpretation of Wallace's oeuvre but rather adopts an investigative approach that fosters diverse readings. Comprising fourteen insightful essays by renowned and emerging Wallace scholars, the volume is organized into three distinct sections. The first part explores general aspects of Wallace's work, including his aesthetics, form, and engagement with performance. The second section delves into thematic focuses, such as 'Consciousness, Self, and Others' and 'Embodiment, Gender, and Sexuality.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough this comprehensive exploration, the book sheds light on the intricate interplay between philosophy and literature in Wallace's writings, offering a fresh and insightful perspective on his artistic achievements. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, deepening our understanding of one of the most influential and complex writers of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 x 138 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781526163547\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44099551199482,"sku":"9781526163547","price":75.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1666963496462_book.jpg?v=1667396530","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/reading-david-foster-wallace-between-philosophy-and-literature-9781526163547","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}