String Theory
by David Foster Wallace · first published 2016
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Collects essays about tennis in which the author challenges the sports memoir genre, profiles two of the world's greatest players, and shares his own experiences in his youth as a regionally ranked tennis player.
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Arguably his best essay, however, is the one on Michael Joyce, The String Theory. Some people have judged it as one of the best essays / short stories of all-time. https://www.esquire.com/sports/a5151/the-string-theory-david... It is then remarkable that an author dared to write…
on “A Brand New Interview with David Foster Wallace” ↗I really recommend reading any of David Foster Wallace's essays about tennis. The book "String Theory" collects all his writing on the subject. He was a lifelong fan of the sport, but also a nationally ranked junior player and he's able to provide exceptional insight in the insane dedication (as well…
on “The loneliness of the low-ranking tennis player” ↗String Theory was incredible, David Foster Wallace really a pleasure to read.
on “My Favorite Books of 2016” ↗…(in progress) -- Have been wanting to read more Russian Literature and apparently Infinite Jest borrows many plot points from Brothers Karamazov. I just started it a few days ago... * Non-Fiction * String Theory -- another book by David Foster Wallace containing a few essays on tennis. Even if you don't like his fiction, I doubt anyone would argue that the eponymous essay isn't great. Open -- Andre Agassi's…
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2016?” ↗