Out of Tune
"Out of Tune" is a sort of
essay on identity and subjectivity. Written in a humorous tone, the
manuscript uses poetry, interpolating dialogue, to express moods as much
as ideas. The characterizations and the punctuation become increasingly
vague as the work progresses. Thus is promulgated a, hopefully, pleasant
disorientation as varying ideas and literary styles interact (much like
dissonance is used in musical composition). A common reaction to
this volume is for the reader to burst into laughter and follow with silent
contemplation.
This was the first full-length
work published by Samuel Tyldsley. The use of archaic English was
intended to charm and disorient the reader (much like a fairy tale), while
the abstract and subjective style, especially in the poetry, promotes personalization
of the material by the reader. This makes the manuscript a unique
experience for every reader, because it is open to individual interpretation
within its general theme.
The brevity and light-heartedness
of this volume makes it appealing for perusal. The quick pace of
the work holds the reader's interest and the ideas stimulate the imagination,
memories and intellect.
OUT OF TUNE
STATISTICAL SUMMARY
Pages:
39
poetry:
25
dialogue:
12
prose:
2
illustrations:
1
color:
1
black & white:
0
Words:
2143
average length:
4.1 letters
syllables per word:
1.31
Sentences:
305
average length:
7 words
Paragraphs:
241
average length:
1.2 sentences
Readability:
Flesch Reading Ease:
89
Gunning's Fog Index:
6
File Size: 69.0 kb
Characters:
14808
The Song playing is Pink Floyd's "Breathe" lyrics by Roger Waters, music
by Waters, Gilmour and Wright. published by TRO Hampshire House Publishing
Corp. 1973 The Grammophone Company Limited. Obtained from And
in the dark.
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