Getting Away from Already Being Pretty Much Away from It All
An Essay
Biography & Memoir, Literary, Nonfiction, Entertainment, Humour & Comedy, General Humour
| Author: | David Foster Wallace | ISBN: | 9780316224772 |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown and Company | Publication: | April 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown and Company | Language: | English |
| Author: | David Foster Wallace |
| ISBN: | 9780316224772 |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown and Company |
| Publication: | April 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown and Company |
| Language: | English |
One of David Foster Wallace's most famous essays, now available as an eBook short.
Beloved for his keen eye, sharp wit, and relentless self-mockery, David Foster Wallace has been celebrated by both critics and fans as the voice of a generation. In this hilarious essay, originally published in the collection A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again, he ventures to the Illinois State Fair*,* wherehe examines butter sculptures, munches on corndogs, and swaps stories with local exhibitors. As he wanders through this endlessly fascinating world, Wallace's one-of-a-kind blend of humor and insight is on full display. "Getting Away from Already Being Pretty Much Away from It All" is an uproarious and ultimately unforgettable foray into a classic part of American life and culture.
One of David Foster Wallace's most famous essays, now available as an eBook short.
Beloved for his keen eye, sharp wit, and relentless self-mockery, David Foster Wallace has been celebrated by both critics and fans as the voice of a generation. In this hilarious essay, originally published in the collection A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again, he ventures to the Illinois State Fair*,* wherehe examines butter sculptures, munches on corndogs, and swaps stories with local exhibitors. As he wanders through this endlessly fascinating world, Wallace's one-of-a-kind blend of humor and insight is on full display. "Getting Away from Already Being Pretty Much Away from It All" is an uproarious and ultimately unforgettable foray into a classic part of American life and culture.
