"It’s exhilarating, in the way of watching a hawk soar or a sea lion swim, seeing a creature fulfill its purpose — its funktionslust — as unmistakably as Roth is doing in this sentence." Oh, yes
BTW, Ben, I bought OPEN, the Agassi autobiography, based on your recommendation for my husband's birthday based on your recommendation; he loves it. A great find for a literate follower of tennis. Thanks
What is exhilarating to me is the way you dissect and explain the sentences. Such a delight! Absolutely love your work, thank you :)
"It’s exhilarating, in the way of watching a hawk soar or a sea lion swim, seeing a creature fulfill its purpose — its funktionslust — as unmistakably as Roth is doing in this sentence." Oh, yes
Another gift of a Sentence (and a doozy, at that!) to warm a winter morning. My thanks.
BTW, Ben, I bought OPEN, the Agassi autobiography, based on your recommendation for my husband's birthday based on your recommendation; he loves it. A great find for a literate follower of tennis. Thanks