R.I.P David Foster Wallace
DFW by Gary Hannabarger
David Foster Wallace (1962-2008) renown author, teacher, and lecturer was found dead in his home the past weekend; having taken his own life. Though best known for his acclaimed novel Infinite Jest , he was also the author of several editions of essays and nonfiction works (including my personal favorite A Supposedly Fun thing I’ll never Do Again).He was a man known for his insight and sheer magic with the English language. His prose and observations, while sauced in a deep sense of surreality and garnished with biting humor, never lost their inherent empathy and identification with the frailty of the human condition. He was the sort of author whose work inspired one to find their own speech and put pen to paper. The loss of his voice and talent surely diminish the world.
Link to the LA Times Article
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