The Art of Fiction

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The Art of Fiction is John Gardner’s influential craft book that offers practical guidance and philosophical insight into the techniques and responsibilities of writing literary fiction.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf book
writing craft book
aimsTo clarify principles of effective narrative
help writers improve their fiction
analyzes classic works of fiction
associatedWith literary realism
traditional narrative technique
author John Gardner NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
criticizes careless or dishonest writing
discusses aesthetic principles of fiction
moral dimensions of writing
techniques of character development
techniques of plot
techniques of point of view
techniques of style
vivid and continuous fictional dream
emphasizes artistic seriousness in writing
ethical responsibility of the writer
rigorous craftsmanship in fiction
focusesOn craft of fiction
responsibilities of the fiction writer
techniques of narrative prose
genre literary criticism
writing instruction
hasForm prose
hasReputation classic text on fiction writing
influential writing manual
influenced contemporary creative writing pedagogy
many literary fiction writers
intendedFor aspiring fiction writers
practicing fiction writers
students of creative writing
language English
notableFor blend of practical advice and philosophy of art
demanding standards for literary fiction
provides philosophical insight into fiction
practical guidance for writers
structureIncludes examples from literature
practical exercises
theoretical essays
subject creative writing
fiction writing
literary fiction

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