“You have a great deal of yourself on the line, writing- your vanity is at stake. You discover a tricky thing about fiction writing; a certain amount of vanity is necessary to be able to do it all, but any vanity above that certain amount is lethal.”
Quote by David Foster Wallace
Work
The David Foster Wallace Reader
This anthology presents a curated selection of David Foster Wallace's fiction and nonfiction writing, spanning his acclaimed novels, short stories, and essays. The collection showcases the range of his literary achievements, from the experimental postmodernism of his major works to his incisive cultural criticism. The volume provides readers with an overview of his distinctive prose style, characterized by its complexity, intellectual depth, and sometimes challenging length. The book serves as both an introduction for new readers and a convenient compilation for those familiar with his work. more
Author
David Foster Wallace
American novelist known for his unique literary style and profound insights into modern life. His works include 'Infinite Jest' and 'The Broom of the System'. more
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“No one can call themselves a writer until he or she has written at least fifty stories.”
“The writer's duty is to keep on writing.”
Source: My Generation: Collected Nonfiction