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A series of essays examines principles and techniques of writing fiction, arguing that careful selection and narrative economy are fundamental. The author traces the novel’s evolution toward inward focus and realism, contrasts methods used in short stories and novels, and offers practical advice on plot, point of view, and constructing character and situation. Literary examples are used to show how social and material conditions inform personality and action, while considerations of psychological detail and structural choice guide effective storytelling. A final essay analyzes Marcel Proust’s approach as a case study in narrative method and inward observation.

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Title: The writing of fiction

Author: Edith Wharton

Release date: December 17, 2023 [eBook #72446]

Language: English

Original publication: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1925

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