Corporeal Narrative in David Foster Wallace's Fiction

By Xiaomeng Wan

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9819680611
• ISBN13: 9789819680610
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"