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The Craft of Fiction
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Literary CriticismGeneral Reference
ISBN13: 9781025580548
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Craft of Fiction is a foundational work of literary criticism that examines the structural and narrative techniques employed by the world's most influential novelists. Written by Percy Lubbock, this analytical study delves into the art of storytelling, focusing on how a narrative is constructed and how the author's point of view shapes the reader's experience. Lubbock explores the crucial distinction between showing and telling, a concept that has since become a cornerstone of creative writing pedagogy and literary analysis.
Through careful examination of classics by authors such as Leo Tolstoy, Gustave Flaubert, Henry James, and Honoré de Balzac, The Craft of Fiction dissects the methods used to achieve dramatic impact and thematic depth. The work addresses the challenges of form and the relationship between the narrator and the story, offering profound insights into the mechanics of the novel as an art form. This book remains an essential resource for students of literature, aspiring writers, and anyone interested in understanding the intricate design behind the world's greatest prose. It stands as a masterclass in reading and writing, providing a clear and methodical approach to the complexities of fictional narrative.
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