The Art of Fiction

Author: John Gardner
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Binding: Kindle Edition
ISBN: B003N9AZG4

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

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. Get The Art of Fiction literature books for free.
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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 Check The Art of Fiction our best literature books for 2013. All books are available in pdf format and downloadable from rapidshare, 4shared, and mediafire.

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