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This text by Raymond Quenaeu presents a short story, a 'banal' and 'ordinary' account of a bus accident, in 99 different ways. Translator Barbara Wright writes that ''Exercises'' is 'a profound exploration into the possibilities of language. It is an experiment in the philosophy of language.' | This text by Raymond Quenaeu presents a short story, a 'banal' and 'ordinary' account of a bus accident, in 99 different ways. Translator Barbara Wright writes that ''Exercises'' is 'a profound exploration into the possibilities of language. It is an experiment in the philosophy of language.' | ||
It was mentioned by Steve in the final methods class. It piqued my interest, as I've been reading Oulipo material lately. Moreover, it bears striking similarity in concept to [[User:Thijshijsijsjss/Gossamery/99_Variations_on_a_Proof|99 Variations on a Proof]]. What a surprising connective tissue. | It was mentioned by Steve in the final methods class of my first year at XPUB. It piqued my interest, as I've been reading Oulipo material lately. Moreover, it bears striking similarity in concept to [[User:Thijshijsijsjss/Gossamery/99_Variations_on_a_Proof|99 Variations on a Proof]]. What a surprising connective tissue. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:00, 30 July 2024
- Brought to my attention on 2024-06-26
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- By Raymond Queneau, translated by Barbara Wright
This text by Raymond Quenaeu presents a short story, a 'banal' and 'ordinary' account of a bus accident, in 99 different ways. Translator Barbara Wright writes that Exercises is 'a profound exploration into the possibilities of language. It is an experiment in the philosophy of language.'
It was mentioned by Steve in the final methods class of my first year at XPUB. It piqued my interest, as I've been reading Oulipo material lately. Moreover, it bears striking similarity in concept to 99 Variations on a Proof. What a surprising connective tissue.