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  • A genuine classic of literary criticism, On Moral Fiction argues that "true art is by its nature moral.
  • About the Author: John Gardner (1933-1982) was a bestselling novelist and one of the most popular and respected writing teachers of his generation.
  • 234 Pages
  • Literary Criticism, Semiotics & Theory
  • Series Name: Basic Books Classics

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"A genuine classic of literary criticism, On Moral Fiction argues that "true art is by its nature moral.""



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A genuine classic of literary criticism, On Moral Fiction argues that "true art is by its nature moral."



About the Author



John Gardner (1933-1982) was a bestselling novelist and one of the most popular and respected writing teachers of his generation. His books On Moral Fiction, The Art of Fiction, and On Becoming a Novelist are consulted by thousands of aspiring writers every year. His novels include the classic Grendel and the bestsellers October Light, The Sunlight Dialogues, and Nickel Mountain.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.04 Inches (H) x 5.16 Inches (W) x .52 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 234
Genre: Literary Criticism
Sub-Genre: Semiotics & Theory
Series Title: Basic Books Classics
Publisher: Basic Books
Format: Paperback
Author: John Gardner
Language: English
Street Date: October 5, 1979
TCIN: 86307088
UPC: 9780465052264
Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-0429
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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