The Art Of Fiction: Notes On Craft For Young Writers

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The Art Of Fiction: Notes On Craft For Young Writers

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Format:Trade Paperback

Dimensions:240 Pages, 5.19 x 8 x 0.6 IN

Published:June 4, 1991

Publisher:Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

The following ISBNs are associated with this title:
ISBN - 10:0679734031
ISBN - 13:9780679734031

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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 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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Helpful with vague explanations for many concepts

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The basic idea for The Art Of Fiction by John Gardner seems to be that writers should not do “things that distract the reader’s mind from the fictional dream.” Gardner does not believe in a secret formula to writing a good work of fiction, thus he explains common errors, technique, and plotting. He also explains different forms of fiction writing: the novel, novella, and short story; and discusses a few different types of stories one can write: the energeic novel, lyrical novel, and… + read more
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Bob Seacrest
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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
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For Readers Too!

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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