The Pale King

Discover 'The Pale King', the final and most ambitious work by acclaimed author David Foster Wallace. This B-format paperback edition, published by Penguin Australia in 2012, features 592 pages that delve into the intricate lives of IRS agents at the Regional Examination Center in Peoria, Illinois. Newly hired trainee David Foster Wallace experiences the monotony of this seemingly mundane workplace while uncovering an extraordinary range of personalities and the underlying dynamics of human connection in the face of systemic bureaucracy. This poignant narrative explores themes essential to the human experience, including the meaning of work, personal value, and the importance of community. As a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction 2012, 'The Pale King' has been celebrated for its rich humor and beautifully crafted prose. Critics laud the book for evoking emotions that resonate deeply with readers, making it a must-read for fans of contemporary literature. With free shipping offered on this product, you can easily add this literary gem to your collection. Experience Wallace's genius firsthand—buy 'The Pale King' today and embark on a journey through the mundane that reveals the extraordinary. Please note that combined shipping is not available with this item, and allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143203599
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 592


Description:
David Foster Wallace's last and most ambitious undertaking

The agents at the IRS Regional Examination Center in Peoria, Illinois, appear ordinary to newly arrived trainee David Foster Wallace. But as he immerses himself in a routine so tedious and repetitive that new employees receive boredom-survival Wallace learns of the extraordinary variety of personalities drawn to this strange calling. And he has arrived at a moment when forces within the IRS are plotting to eliminate what little humanity and dignity the work still has.

Imagined with the interior force and generosity that were David Foster Wallace's unique gifts, The Pale King grapples directly with ultimate questions - life's meaning, the value of work, the importance of connection - and commands infinite respect for one of the most daring writers of our time.

Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction 2012

'Overflows with Wallace's humour, compassion and, above all, his rolling, powerful, crashingly beautiful prose.' Sunday Times

'Anyone who has read Wallace will know the thrilling, intimate experience of following one of his giant held breaths of attention and feeling it fill your mind with thoughts that feel like your own.' Sunday Age

'One of the saddest and most lovely books I've ever read . . . D.F.W. writes sentences and sometimes whole pages that make you feel like you can't breathe . . . Let's state this clearly- You should read The Pale King.' Esquire

'I started to think in Wallace-style sentences, and started to think that Wallace-style sentences are in fact the only sensible way of describing the world.' Sunday Times

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