Where umph excels is it's ability to really springboard ideas. It's about telling the fresh, unexpected, and vivid moments we can capture on the page when we do our research.
The book has the perfect title though as it is an exceptional companion to the understanding and enjoyment of a la recherche du temps perdu. Some of the pieces are as impenetrable as some of proust's own longer and unfathomable sentences. The best ess... Read More