David Foster Wallace
American author known for the post-modern epic 'Infinite Jest'
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πBiography
David Foster Wallace was an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist. He is best known for his complex footnotes, ironic style, and deep insights into modern entertainment addiction and depression, regarded as one of the most influential writers of his generation.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Author of the masterpiece 'Infinite Jest'
- β¦MacArthur Fellowship recipient
- β¦Time magazine's 100 best English-language novels
π¬Famous Quotes
"Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what to worship.
"The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you.
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