Nicholson Baker's The Mezzanine is a pleasantly soothing depiction of where a man works. The playful description of him carrying his Penguin Paperback in a small CVS bag with the receipt on top is what opens up this colorful excerpt. The excerpt in its entirety is very descriptive. It is not only pleasing to read, but also the vivid visuals like "On sunny days like this one, a temporary, steeper escalator of daylight, formed by intersections of the lobby's towering volumes of marble glass.." create amazing mental pictures. Though there is a sense of frailness due to the marble and glass, this abruptly changes when Baker describes the "brushed-steel side panels" which creates an almost rugged appearance. Nicholson Baker's The Mezzanine is a grotesquely elegant excerpt with a little hint of ruggedness.
-At points formal
-Talking about elegance of marble, glass, etc.
2)Connotation
-Poetic
-you can tell by imagery words
3)Sound
-very smooth
-easy on the ears
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