The Writing of Fiction

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Edith Wharton's masterclass in fiction craftsmanship.

If you're curious about the nuts and bolts of storytelling, "The Writing of Fiction" is a gem. Edith Wharton not only broke ceilings as a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist but also left behind an insightful guide on the craft. Whether you're an aspiring writer or a literature enthusiast wanting a peek behind the creative curtain, this book is a compact masterclass in narrative construction, character development, and prose style – a chance to learn from one of the literary greats.

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The Writing of Fiction

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ISBN: 9780684845319
Publisher: Scribner
Date of Publication: 2022-06-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction
Related Topics: Essays
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This edition features a new introduction from Brandon Taylor. The Writing of Fiction by Edith Wharton contains brilliant advice on writing from the first woman ever to win a Pulitzer Prize -- for her novel The Age of Innocence. In The Writing of Fiction, Wharton provides general comments on the roots of modern fiction, the various approaches to writing a piece of fiction, and the development of form and style. She also devotes entire chapters to the telling of a short story, the construction of a novel, and the importance of character and situation in the novel. Not only a valuable treatise on the art of writing, The Writing of Fiction also allows readers to experience the inimitable but seldom heard voice of one of America's most important and beloved writers, and includes a final chapter on the pros and cons of Marcel Proust.
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Edith Wharton's masterclass in fiction craftsmanship.

If you're curious about the nuts and bolts of storytelling, "The Writing of Fiction" is a gem. Edith Wharton not only broke ceilings as a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist but also left behind an insightful guide on the craft. Whether you're an aspiring writer or a literature enthusiast wanting a peek behind the creative curtain, this book is a compact masterclass in narrative construction, character development, and prose style – a chance to learn from one of the literary greats.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.