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The Art Of Fiction: Notes On Craft For Young Writers

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Trade Paperback

240 Pages, 5.2 x 7.97 x 0.62 IN

June 4, 1991

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group


0679734031
9780679734031

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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.

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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.

About the Author

John Gardner was born in 1933 and raised outside of Batavia, New York and graduated from Batavia High School in 1951. He was a poet, novelist, dramatist, translator and teacher as well as composing operas, librettos and paintings. Gardner wrote three works on the art of writing, which were "On Becoming a Novelist,""The Art of Fiction," and "On Moral Fiction." He also wrote the children's story "Dragon, Dragon" and the play "Days of Vengeance," which he wrote for his mother Priscilla. John C. Gardner died in 1982.

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  • Bob Seacrest

    Bob Seacrest

    Improves Any Writers Quality 5

    4 years ago

    This book really helps someone who wants to write fiction. It is very helpful and provides some exercises to accelerate anyone's skill to their maximum skill. read more

  • lorne

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    For Readers Too! 5

    9 years ago

    I'm not so young. I'm not a writer. Why did I like this book so much? If you are thinking of writing fiction, this is an excellent resource. So much better than the ubiquitous "10 Steps to Story That Sells", it really helps you appreciate the Art of writing, without being snooty or pedantic. If you are interested in reading fiction, this is an excellent reference. It really helps you appreciate the Art in writing. I think that I can better appreciate the work that a good writer puts into… read more

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