Gesturing Toward Reality
Robert K. Bolger
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Gesturing Toward Reality
by Robert K. Bolger, Scott Korb
Published
2014
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic & Professional
Pages
272
ISBN-13
9781441164087
Description
"Asked in 2006 about the philosophical nature of his fiction, the late American writer David Foster Wallace replied, "If some people read my fiction and see it as fundamentally about philosophical ideas, what it probably means is that these are pieces where the characters are not as alive and interesting as I meant them to be." Gesturing Toward Reality looks into this quality of Wallace's work-when the writer dons the philosopher's cap-and sees something else. With essays offering a careful perusal of Wallace's extensive and heavily annotated self-help library, re-considerations of Wittgenstein's influence on his fiction, and serious explorations into the moral and spiritual landscape where Wallace lived and wrote, this collection offers a perspective on Wallace that even he was not always ready to see. Since so much has been said in specifically literary circles about Wallace's philosophical acumen, it seems natural to have those with an interest in both philosophy and Wallace's writing address how these two areas come together."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
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This edition of Gesturing Toward Reality has approximately 272 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Gesturing Toward Reality?
For most readers, Gesturing Toward Reality typically takes between 5h 40m and 3h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,000 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of Gesturing Toward Reality?
Gesturing Toward Reality was written by Robert K. Bolger, Scott Korb.
When was Gesturing Toward Reality published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.