Devid Striesow reads David Foster Wallace

Wallace writes about what it feels like to live, rather than distracting from what it feels like to live. He believes that there is a kind of despair that can be expressed through comedy alone. His lyrics are comical to the point of being funny and harrowing to the point of being unbearable. They tell of all the age-old human problems and feelings that are not trendy at all. Wallace possesses the breathtaking ability to empathize with damaged souls and tell stories from within them. His idiosyncratic view of the world opens up new horizons for mere mortals.

David Foster Wallace is considered one of the most influential and innovative writers of the last 100 years. His novels, stories and essays are among the most intellectually and artistically audacious that modern literature has produced.

With this reading, Devid Striesow and Thorsten Lensing continue their exploration of David Foster Wallace, which began with the legendary production of his novel "Infinite Fun".