David Foster Wallace

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gptkb:Postmodern_literature
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American literature
Cognitive science
Literary fiction
Literary theory
Short stories
Creative writing
Experimental literature
Essay writing
Cultural criticism
Narrative theory
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gptkb:Mac_Arthur_Fellowship
gptkb:National_Book_Award
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gptkb:The_Whiting_Award
gptkb:Whiting_Award
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gptkb:O._Henry_Award
gptkb:PEN/_Faulkner_Award
gptkb:Mac_Arthur_Fellowship
National Book Award Finalist
gptkbp:birth_date 1962-02-21
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Ithaca,_New_York,_USA
gptkbp:born February 21, 1962
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:1962
gptkb:Ithaca,_New_York
gptkbp:burial_place Cremated
gptkbp:child gptkb:Sam_Wallace
Jessica Wallace
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gptkbp:class gptkb:Pomona_College
gptkbp:contains_essays_on gptkb:The_Atlantic_Monthly
gptkb:The_New_York_Times
gptkb:Harper's_Magazine
gptkbp:death_date 2008-09-12
gptkbp:died September 12, 2008
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:2008
gptkb:Claremont,_California
gptkbp:education gptkb:Amherst_College
gptkb:University_of_Arizona
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gptkb:addiction
gptkb:depression
entertainment culture
gptkbp:fan_favorite gptkb:tennis
David Foster Wallace's unfinished work
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Postmodern_literature
gptkb:postmodernism
gptkb:Fiction
gptkb:Postmodernism
gptkb:non-fiction
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gptkbp:has_relationship_with gptkb:Mary_Karr
gptkbp:has_style narrative voice
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label David Foster Wallace
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:George_Saunders
gptkb:Jonathan_Franzen
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Don_De_Lillo
gptkb:Kurt_Vonnegut
gptkb:Thomas_Pynchon
gptkb:David_Markson
gptkbp:is_a_member_of gptkb:The_Believer
gptkb:The_New_York_Times_Book_Review
gptkb:The_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters
gptkb:The_Paris_Review
gptkb:The_New_York_Times_Best_Seller_list
The National Book Award finalist list
The PEN/ Faulkner Award finalist list
The Pushcart Prize winner list
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:The_Atlantic_Monthly
gptkb:The_New_York_Times
gptkb:Harper's_Magazine
the term 'post-irony'
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:media
gptkb:technology
American culture
Consumerism
American society
gptkbp:is_known_for Footnotes
Complex narrative style
Exploration of addiction
Exploration of entertainment culture
Exploration of depression
gptkbp:is_married_to gptkb:Karen_Green
gptkbp:is_remembered_for gptkb:Character_development
Humor
Empathy
Literary style
Philosophical themes
Existential themes
Cynicism
Cultural commentary
Social critique
Innovative use of language
Cultural criticism
Philosophical insights
Exploration of the mind
Exploration of the human condition
Innovative structure
Critique of modern society
Exploration of loneliness
his humor
Narrative experimentation
Exploration of technology's impact on society
Intellectual depth
Dialogue style
Challenging traditional narrative forms
Humor in serious topics
Exploration of irony
Exploration of existentialism
Exploration of the self
his complexity
Exploration of consumerism
Exploration of authenticity
his depth
his insight into human nature
Influence on writers like Jonathan Franzen
Influence on writers like Zadie Smith
Exploration of connection
Exploration of media influence
Exploration of sincerity
Impact on contemporary literature
Influence on writers like Dave Eggers
Influence on writers like George Saunders
Influence on writers like Jennifer Egan
gptkbp:known_for Humor
Dark humor
Philosophical themes
Innovative narrative techniques
Cultural criticism
Innovative narrative style
Exploration of the human condition
Exploration of consciousness
Exploration of contemporary issues
Complex narrative style
Exploration of addiction
Exploration of entertainment culture
Exploring themes of addiction and entertainment
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_influence Literary criticism
Contemporary literature
Cultural commentary
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Infinite_Jest
gptkb:Girl_with_Curious_Hair
gptkb:The_Pale_King
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:essayist
gptkb:Professor
gptkb:Writer
gptkb:Novelist
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Ithaca,_New_York
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Claremont,_California
gptkbp:published gptkb:Girl_with_Curious_Hair
gptkb:The_Broom_of_the_System
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
gptkbp:received gptkb:Mac_Arthur_Fellowship
gptkbp:result gptkb:The_Pale_King
gptkb:This_Is_Water
This Is Water (commencement speech)
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Karen_Green
gptkbp:was_educated_at gptkb:Amherst_College
gptkb:University_of_Arizona
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:John_Barth
gptkb:Don_De_Lillo
gptkb:Kurt_Vonnegut
gptkb:William_Gaddis
gptkb:Thomas_Pynchon
gptkb:David_Markson
gptkbp:was_known_for gptkb:Postmodern_literature
Dark humor
Philosophical themes
postmodern literature
Footnotes
footnotes and endnotes
Endnotes
Complex narrative structures
his essays
Complex narrative style
Exploration of addiction
Exploration of entertainment culture
Footnotes in his writing
Exploration of depression
gptkbp:website http://www.davidfosterwallace.com
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gptkb:Mac_Arthur_Fellowship
gptkb:National_Book_Award
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gptkb:The_Pale_King
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gptkb:Fate,_Time,_and_Language
gptkb:The_David_Foster_Wallace_Reader
gptkb:The_Broom_of_the_System
gptkb:The_Infinite_Jest_(film_adaptation)
A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Both Flesh and Not
gptkbp:work_location gptkb:California
gptkb:Illinois
gptkb:New_York
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:Infinite_Jest
gptkb:Girl_with_Curious_Hair
gptkb:The_Pale_King
gptkb:This_Is_Water
gptkb:Consider_the_Lobster
gptkb:Fate,_Time,_and_Language
gptkb:The_Pale_King:_An_Unfinished_Novel
gptkb:The_David_Foster_Wallace_Reader
gptkb:The_End_of_the_Tour
gptkb:The_Broom_of_the_System
gptkb:The_Girl_with_Curious_Hair
gptkb:string_theory
gptkb:Oblivion
A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Both Flesh and Not
The Pale King (posthumously published)
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gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
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gptkb:Catholic_Church
gptkb:George_Orwell
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gptkb:James_Tait_Black_Memorial_Prize
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