Empty Words

A writer begins keeping a notebook of handwriting exercises hoping that, if he is able to improve his penmanship, he himself will also improve. What begins as a mere physical exercise is filled involuntarily with humorous reflections and tender anecdotes about living, writing, and the sense—or nonsense—of existence. A Writer Begins Keeping A Notebook Of Handwriting Exercises Hoping That, If He Is Able To Improve His Penmanship, His Character Will Improve Too. What Begins As A Mere Physical Exercise Is Filled Involuntarily With Reflections And Anecdotes About Living, Writing, And The Sense--or Nonsense--of Existence-- Exercises -- The Empty Discourse -- Exercises -- Epilogue: The Empty Discourse. Mario Levrero ; Translated By Annie Mcdermott. First Published In 1996 As El Discurso Vacío By Ediciones Trilce. "A writer begins keeping a notebook of handwriting exercises hoping that, if he is able to improve his penmanship, his character will improve too. What begins as a mere physical exercise is filled involuntarily with reflections and anecdotes about living, writing, and the sense--or nonsense--of existence"-- Provided by publisher