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The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers (Paperback)

by John Gardner (Author) "What the beginning writer ordinarily wants is a set of rules on what to do and what not to do in writing fiction..." (more)
Key Phrases: deconstructive fiction, mannered writing, fictional dream, Henry James, Donald Barthelme, William Gass (more...)
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"John Gardner was famous for his generosity to young writers, and (this book) is his . . . gift to them. The Art of Fiction will fascinate anyone interested in how fiction gets put together. For the young writer, it will become a necessary handbook, a stern judge, an encouraging friend."--The New York Times Book Review.

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"John Gardner was famous for his generosity to young writers, and (this book) is his . . . gift to them. The Art of Fiction will fascinate anyone interested in how fiction gets put together. For the young writer, it will become a necessary handbook, a stern judge, an encouraging friend."--The New York Times Book Review.

Product Details
  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage (June 4, 1991)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0679734031
  • ISBN-13: 978-0679734031
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  (48 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,253 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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