Description
David Foster Wallace's final, unfinished novel plunges readers into the soul-crushing monotony of the IRS Regional Examination Center in Peoria, Illinois. Through a cast of unforgettable characters, the narrative explores the profound challenges of finding meaning and engagement in the most mundane of human endeavors. This posthumously published work, pieced together by his editors, offers a poignant and often darkly humorous examination of boredom, duty, and the search for authentic experience in contemporary America. Wallace's signature intricate prose and philosophical depth are on full display, inviting readers to confront the quiet struggles that define so much of our lives.
Available Editions
paperback
Little, Brown
Published Jan 1, 2011
548 pages
ISBN: 9780316074230
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Details
First Published
2011
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Pale King by David Foster Wallace.