A Manual of the Art of Fiction
Download or Read eBook A Manual of the Art of Fiction PDF written by Clayton Meeker Hamilton and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Clayton Meeker Hamilton |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 2019-12-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : EAN:4057664565693 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Manual of the Art of Fiction by : Clayton Meeker Hamilton
Book excerpt: 'A Manual of the Art of Fiction' by Clayton Meeker Hamilton is a comprehensive guide to writing fiction. From Realism to Romance, the author draws examples from Poe, Hawthorne, and Robert Louis Stevenson to offer a step-by-step course through essential topics like plot, characters, setting, and point of view. Amongst other topics that it touches upon, the book explores the purpose of fiction and the nature of narrative, the difference between the epic, drama, and novel, and how to structure a short story. Hamilton's guide also covers the importance of style in fiction, including memorable words and the patterning of syllables. A must-read for aspiring writers and fans of fiction alike.
