Every Love Story is a Ghost Story

Name: Every Love Story is a Ghost Story
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SKU: 9781847084958
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A Life of David Foster Wallace

By D.T. Max

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Every Love Story is a Ghost Story by D.T. Max is a compelling biography that explores the life and work of the acclaimed author David Foster Wallace. It delves into his struggles with depression and addiction while tracing his journey as a writer who altered the landscape of contemporary fiction. This insightful memoir offers a nuanced understanding of Wallace's complexity and the impact of his literary genius.
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This biography delves into the life of a brilliant yet troubled writer known for his deeply influential work in modern literature. You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in exploring the complexities of a literary genius, appreciate insights into his struggles with fame and personal demons, or savour stories that intertwine creativity with mental health challenges.

Every Love Story is a Ghost Story

A unique portrait of the life and death of a writer who inspired a generation.

A unique portrait of the life and death of a writer who inspired a generation

Description

David Foster Wallace is to contemporary literature what Kurt Cobain is to music. He died young enough for his promise and his achievements to solidify into a legend. For many, he became someone worth reading, revering, following.

How had a teen tennis prodigy turned ace philosophy student turned novelist managed to become a generation-defining star? And how painful was that process for him? What was it that he stood for that chimed with so many? And how much did his, and his country's, addictions defeat him? D. T. Max was determined to find out, and this scrupulous and revealing biographical study, which draws on conversations with those closest to Wallace and on extensive archive material, is the haunting result.

Every Love Story is a Ghost Story by D.T. Max delves deep into the life and legacy of David Foster Wallace, providing an insightful look at the complexities that defined the author and the challenges he faced.

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iEvery Love Story is a Ghost Story has received commendations for its in-depth and candid portrayal of author David Foster Wallace. The biography meticulously explores Wallace's life, unveiling his creative process and personal struggles. Critics appreciate the book for balancing admiration with objectivity, providing insightful context into the complexities of Wallace's life and work.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847084958

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 257g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

D.T. Max is a staff writer at the New Yorker, and has written regularly for the New York Times and LA Times. His previous book was The Family That Couldn't Sleep (2007). www.dtmax.com