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

Description

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.

Product Details

Price

$18.99

Publisher

Harper Perennial

Publish Date

April 25, 1996

Pages

420

Dimensions

5.3 X 8.0 X 0.9 inches | 1.0 pounds

Language

English

Type

Paperback

EAN/UPC

9780156004077

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About the Author

Author, filmmaker, and amusement park historian Jay Jennings is a Los Angeles native who grew up in the 1970s, spending his weekends at various Southern California amusement parks. After graduating from Beverly Hills High School, he attended Columbia College of Film, after which he embarked on a successful career as a writer-director. Jennings has also spent the last 25 years researching the history of Southern California amusement parks, with an emphasis on Knott's Berry Farm. In addition, he owns one of the largest collections of Knott's Berry Farm memorabilia in the country.

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