The Writings of David Foster Wallace David Foster Wallace, a 34 year old teacher at Illinois State University has been considered by many to be a “literary it-boy”. In his short stories he attempts to open up the reader to a world of reality. Through his writing he describes what the common writer refuses to write--the nature of topics and thoughts only spoken about indirectly. One of his favorite topics is addiction. Whether it be addiction to television, drugs, or even sex, he refuses to hide what society deems as immoral, but what is normal in America. The Oregon Voice inferred in an interview with Wallace by stating: “You’ve said in other interviews that living in America today is a sad thing” (Oregon Voice Interview 1). In his well-known story called “Girl With Curious Hair”, he shows the reader through the doors of partying. Mind-altering drugs, promiscuous ....

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