![]() Since that publication, Wallace’s work, and Infinite Jest specifically, – with its perceived call to move beyond postmodern irony toward new forms of sincerity – has come to be regarded as a significant influence on developments throughout the arts, including film, tv, media, and popular music. In 2021 it is 25 years ago that Wallace’s magnum opus Infinite Jest (1996) was published. This interdisciplinary conference, while centered on the work of American novelist David Foster Wallace (1962-2008), specifically wants to explore the impact of Wallace’s work in and beyond (American) literature. VU University Amsterdam and Amsterdam University College (The Netherlands)įrom Thursday 28 to Saturday 30 October 2021, VU University Amsterdam and Amsterdam University College (The Netherlands) will host the annual International David Foster Wallace Conference, entitled “25 Years of Infinite Jest: The (After)Lives and Influences of the Work of David Foster Wallace” (DFW2021). The (After)Lives and Influences of the Work of David Foster Wallace ![]() ![]() We have extended the CFP deadline to June 15, 2021. ![]()
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