Cover of Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace

Infinite Jest

Infinite Jest is a dystopian work by David Foster Wallace, published in 1996. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorDavid Foster Wallace
First published1996
ISBN-139783499249570
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

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Infinite Jest is a 1990s dystopia by David Foster Wallace. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among young-adult dystopia, surfacing rebellion. Library catalogues index it under subjects including saddness, compulsive behavior, entertainment, tennis, addicts, and fiction. The edition on file runs about 1088 pages, has been issued by Little, Brown, and carries ISBN 9783499249570. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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Frequently asked

When was Infinite Jest published?

Infinite Jest was first published in 1996.

Who wrote Infinite Jest?

Infinite Jest was written by David Foster Wallace.

What kind of dystopia is Infinite Jest?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under YA dystopia, with themes of Rebellion. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of Infinite Jest?

A catalogued edition of Infinite Jest carries ISBN-13 9783499249570.

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