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Infinite Jest

by WALLACE, David Foster

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Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1996. First edition. Thick 4to; blue paper boards stamped in silver to spine, 1079 pp, dust jacket. With full number line in an unclipped ($29.95) dust jacket with 'Vollman' misspelled on rear panel. Virtually Fine excepting previous owner's name and date penned to fep.

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Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace is a complex and sprawling novel that explores a dystopian future where entertainment has reached extreme levels of addiction and obsession. Set in a near-future North America that is comprised of Mexico, the US and Canada, the story revolves around the Enfield Tennis Academy and a halfway house located in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts, and divided by a hillside. A mysterious film titled Infinite Jest  is rumored to be so entertaining that it drives viewers insane. The narrative weaves together various storylines, delving into themes of addiction, depression, loneliness, and the search for meaning in a fragmented and chaotic world. Wallace's intricate prose, extensive footnotes, and dark humor challenge readers while offering a profound exploration of contemporary society's struggles and desires. Infinite Jest was considered by Time Magazine as one of the TIME 100 Best English-language Novels from 1923 to 2005.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
Infinite Jest
Author
WALLACE, David Foster
Book Condition
Used
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Edition
First edition
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Boston: Little, Brown and Company
Date Published
1996

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