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David Foster Wallace: In His Own Words

By: David Foster Wallace
Narrated by: David Foster Wallace
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"[DFW's] delivery is dead-on and fresh, the words often springing from his mouth as if conceived on the spot . . . . an audible confirmation that modern American writing continues to gain strength." -- Publishers Weekly on Consider the Lobster

Collected here for the first time are the stories and speeches of David Foster Wallace as read by the author himself. Over the course of his career, David Foster Wallace recorded a variety of his work in diverse circumstances -- from studio recordings to live performances -- that are finally compiled in this unique collection. Some of the pieces collected here are: "Another Pioneer," recorded at The University of Arizona Poetry Center; stories from Breif Interviews with Hiddeous Men and Consider the Lobster recorded in the studio; and the unforgettable "This Is Water," his 2005 commencement address given at Kenyon College. Also included are two interviews and a 2005 conversation with Rick Moody at Herbst Theater in San Francisco.

This collection has a special introduction written and read by acclaimed writer and editor John Jeremiah Sullivan. For fans of David Foster Wallace who have read everything he ever wrote as well as those looking to familiarize themselves with his work, David Foster Wallace: In His Own Words is a special, unique collection unavailable anywhere else. Literary Fiction Genre Fiction Fiction Funny
Diverse Content Collection • Authentic Insights • Inspirational Writing • Comprehensive Anthology • Intellectual Depth

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I have looked everywhere online for a list of the pieces that are included in this audiobook. But none seems to exist.

Why isn’t there a track list?

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To have these selections all in one place—essays, fiction, interviews, the Kenyon speech—is so wonderful. It’s heartbreaking and fantastic all at once to hear him reading these things and sharing his views. Can’t recommend this enough, whether you’re new or a long-time fan.

So healing to hear his voice again

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Nothing new can be said about DFW. If you are obsessed with his genius, a casual fan of his, or just curious about his work this collection of audio really resonates. I never met the man, but I miss him every time I read (or hear) his works.

DFW...

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I enjoyed this production very much, I loved hearing DFW inflect his own work. It made his words much more real for me. What I didn't enjoy, was the introduction. The vocals were drab and Halloween-esque which I don't think favorably "sets up" the literary delights the rest of the presentation has to offer. In short, skip the intro and get right into the good stuff. Overall a great listen and worthy of your time.

Not DFW's Fault

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I love everything by DFW, i.e. I am very biased. I think it’s great to hear him read his own words and the selections in this collection are a great survey of his work. I would recommend to anyone that is interested in DFW as a writer but does not have the time to check out some of his longer pieces.

As in, like, a good book to have read to you

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