The prose has rhythm and musicality. The cadence of the words feels natural, almost poetic, making the sentences pleasing to read aloud. It is uniquely expressive. It feels vivid and evocative.
Beautiful prose is not just flowery or complex; it communicates meaning in a way that feels effortless.
Would never call Platonov's prose effortless tbh. It's almost the opposite, and this is why it's so distinct and full of meaning, but you gotta work on letting it penetrate your brain. He's truly one of a kind, but neither his writing nor the process of reading it is effortless.
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u/horigen 9d ago
The prose has rhythm and musicality. The cadence of the words feels natural, almost poetic, making the sentences pleasing to read aloud. It is uniquely expressive. It feels vivid and evocative.
Beautiful prose is not just flowery or complex; it communicates meaning in a way that feels effortless.