The faith of a writer : life, craft, art
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Published
New York : Ecco, [2003].
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
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Published
New York : Ecco, [2003].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xii, 158 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
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Description
Oates discusses the subjects most important to the narrative craft, touching on topics such as inspiration, memory, self-criticism, and "the unique power of the unconscious." On a more personal note, she speaks of childhood inspirations, offers advice to young writers, and discusses the wildly varying states of mind of a writer at work. Oates also pays homage to those she calls her "significant predecessors" and discusses the importance of reading in the life of a writer. Oates claims, "Inspiration and energy and even genius are rarely enough to make 'art': for prose fiction is also a craft, and craft must be learned, whether by accident or design." In fourteen succinct chapters, The Faith of a Writer provides valuable lessons on how language, ideas, and experience are assembled to create art. [from publisher description].
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Oates, J. C. (2003). The faith of a writer: life, craft, art (First edition.). Ecco.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Oates, Joyce Carol, 1938-. 2003. The Faith of a Writer: Life, Craft, Art. Ecco.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Oates, Joyce Carol, 1938-. The Faith of a Writer: Life, Craft, Art Ecco, 2003.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Oates, Joyce Carol. The Faith of a Writer: Life, Craft, Art First edition., Ecco, 2003.
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