Quote by Leslie Fiedler

I think the pattern of my essays is, A funny thing happened to me on my way through Finnegans Wake.

I think the pattern of my essays is, A funny thing happened

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This quote suggests that the writer's essays follow a specific pattern: they start off with a humorous or unusual anecdote or experience that occurred while the writer was reading "Finnegans Wake." This pattern implies that the writer finds inspiration or amusement in their encounters with the book, using these incidents as a unique lens through which to approach their essays. It also highlights the writer's ability to blend humor and literature, creating an engaging and entertaining writing style.

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