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David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest Reviewed in artpress

publication · 2026-04-24

The October 2015 issue of artpress (No. 426, p. 87) features a review of David Foster Wallace's novel 'Infinite Jest' (original English title: 'Infinite Jest'), translated into French by Francis Kerline. The review characterizes the book as demanding endurance from its readers, likening the experience to athletic performance. The article is titled 'David Foster Wallace. Jeu, set et match' and appears in the French art magazine artpress.

Key facts

  • artpress No. 426, October 2015, page 87
  • Review of David Foster Wallace's 'Infinite Jest'
  • Translated from English (United States) by Francis Kerline
  • Review title: 'David Foster Wallace. Jeu, set et match'
  • Describes the book as requiring stamina to read
  • Compares completing the book to being a sports champion and a 'performer of silence'

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Artists

  • David Foster Wallace

Institutions

  • artpress

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