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The Art of Fiction Notes on Craft for Young Writers

Paperback • 1991 • English

The Art of Fiction Notes on Craft for Young Writers

By John Gardner

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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 detai...Show more

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ISBN

9780679734031

Publisher

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Published year

1991

Language

English

Original title

The Art of Fiction Notes on Craft for Young Writers

Format

Paperback

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