Hannah Smart

Hannah Smart, a talented writer and critic known for her work in the Los Angeles Review of Books, dives deep into David Foster Wallace's posthumously published novel, The Pale King. They discuss how Wallace wrestled with issues of attention and boredom, proposing that enduring tedium could be seen as a form of heroism. The conversation touches on Wallace’s unique literary style, religious motifs, and the moral implications of his work, highlighting the intersection of civic responsibility and personal meaning in modern life.