The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers

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AuthorGardner, John
PublisherVintage
Bindingpaperback
PublishedJune 4, 1991
EditionReissue
LanguageEnglish
Pages240
ISBN-100679734031
ISBN-139780679734031
Weight0.5 lb
Dimensions
H × W × L		 0.79 in × 5.12 in × 7.87 in

The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers

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Used book in poor condition. Pages and cover have significant wear and may be soiled or yellowed. CDs and access codes may be missing.

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This classic guide, from the renowned novelist and professor, has helped transform generations of aspiring writers into masterful writers—and will continue to do so for many years to come. John Gardner was almost as famous as a teacher of creative writing as he was for his own works. In this practical, instructive handbook, based on the courses and seminars that he gave, he explains, simply and cogently, the principles and techniques of good writing. Gardner’s lessons, exemplified with detailed excerpts...

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This classic guide, from the renowned novelist and professor, has helped transform generations of aspiring writers into masterful writers—and will continue to do so for many years to come.
John Gardner was almost as famous as a teacher of creative writing as he was for his own works. In this practical, instructive handbook, based on the courses and seminars that he gave, he explains, simply and cogently, the principles and techniques of good writing. Gardner’s lessons, exemplified with detailed excerpts from classic works of literature, sweep across a complete range of topics—from the nature of aesthetics to the shape of a refined sentence. Written with passion, precision, and a deep respect for the art of writing, Gardner’s book serves by turns as a critic, mentor, and friend. Anyone who has ever thought of taking the step from reader to writer should begin here.


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