Tennis and the Meaning of Life: A Literary Anthology of the Game

Tennis and the Meaning of Life: A Literary Anthology of the Game

by JayJennings (Editor)

Synopsis

The only book of its kind, Tennis and the Meaning of Life is a resplendent collection of the best fiction (and poetry!) written about this extraordinary sport/obsession. The stories are hilarious and sad, whimsical and philosophical, lyrical and profane - and thoroughly saturated with the art of the game. Fathers play against sons. Business partners attempt mutual destruction by tennis. An amateur challenges the local pro. Humbert Humbert rhapsodizes about Lolita's heartbreakingly beautiful game. Tennis is played by telegraph. Tennis saves a life or two. The metaphysics of tennis balls is debated. Lovers cavort in a commingling of tennis and desire.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 336
Publisher: The Lyons Press
Published: Dec 1996

ISBN 10: 1558213783
ISBN 13: 9781558213784