Approaches to Teaching the Works of David Foster Wallace

Author:   Stephen J. Burn ,  Mary K. Holland
Publisher:   Modern Language Association of America
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9781603294645


Pages:   205
Publication Date:   30 August 2019
Format:   Hardback
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"David Foster Wallace's works engaged with his literary moment--roughly summarized as postmodernism--and with the author's historical context. From the famous Complexity of novels such as Infinite Jest to the direct critique of American culture in his essays, his works have at their core basic themes, such as self-understanding, connecting with others, ethical behavior, and finding meaning. The essays in this volume suggest ways to elucidate Wallace's philosophical and literary preoccupations as students continue to contend with urgent issues, both personal and political, through reading literature.Part 1, ""Materials,"" offers guidance on editions of Wallace's works and critical responses to them. The essays in part 2, ""Approaches,"" discuss teaching key works and genres in high schools, first-year undergraduate writing classes, American literature surveys, and world literature classes. They examine Wallace's social and philosophical contexts and contributions, treating topics such as gender, literary ethics, and the culture of writing programs."

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Author:   Stephen J. Burn ,  Mary K. Holland
Publisher:   Modern Language Association of America
Imprint:   Modern Language Association of America
Weight:   0.430kg
ISBN:  

9781603294645


ISBN 10:   1603294643
Pages:   205
Publication Date:   30 August 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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"This is a wonderful book that will appeal to teachers at all educational levels. It offers a great deal both to newcomers to Wallace and to readers familiar with his work."" - Kasia Boddy, Cambridge University"


This is a wonderful book that will appeal to teachers at all educational levels. It offers a great deal both to newcomers to Wallace and to readers familiar with his work. - Kasia Boddy, Cambridge University


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