Corporeal Narrative in David Foster Wallace''s Fiction

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.