The Gospel According to David Foster Wallace: Boredom and Addiction in an Age of Distraction

In this investigation into religious themes in David Foster Wallace’s novels Infinite Jest and The Pale King, the author finds that Wallace touches on many religious themes, such as worship, revelation, epiphany, and the human need for transcendence. The book’s many brief chapters explore themes of addiction, boredom, and distraction, as well as prayer and awareness. Other themes examined include irony, maps, masks, beauty, sewage, desk work, desire, and despair. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)