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How To Write An Autobiographical Novel: Essays,New
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Named a Best Book of 2018 by New York Magazine, the Washington Post, Publisher's Weekly, NPR, and Time, among many others, this essay collection from the author of The Queen of the Night explores how we form identities in life and in art.As a novelist, Alexander Chee has been described as ?masterful? by Roxane Gay, ?incendiary? by the New York Times, and 'brilliant' by the Washington Post. With his first collection of nonfiction, he?s sure to secure his place as one of the finest essayists of his generation as well.How to Write an Autobiographical Novel is the author?s manifesto on the entangling of life, literature, and politics, and how the lessons learned from a life spent reading and writing fiction have changed him. In these essays, he grows from student to teacher, reader to writer, and reckons with his identities as a son, a gay man, a Korean American, an artist, an activist, a lover, and a friend. He examines some of the most formative experiences of his life and the nation?s history, including his father?s death, the AIDS crisis, 9/11, the jobs that supported his writing Tarotreading, bookselling, caterwaiting for William F. Buckley the writing of his first novel, Edinburgh, and the election of Donald Trump.By turns commanding, heartbreaking, and wry, How to Write an Autobiographical Novel asks questions about how we create ourselves in life and in art, and how to fight when our dearest truths are under attack.Named a Best Book by: Time, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Wired, Esquire, Buzzfeed, New York Public Library, Boston Globe, Paris Review, Mother Jones,The A.V. Club, Out Magazine, Book Riot, Electric Literature, PopSugar, The Rumpus, My Republica, Paste, Bitch, Library Journal, Flavorwire, Bustle, Christian Science Monitor, Shelf Awareness, Tor.com, Entertainment Cheat Sheet, Roads and Kingdoms, Chicago Public Library, Hyphen Magazine, Entropy Magazine, Chicago Review of Books, The Coil, iBooks, and Washington Independent Review of BooksWinner of the Publishing Triangle's Randy Shilts Award for Gay Nonfiction * Recipient of the Lambda Literary Trustees' Award *Finalist for the PEN/DiamonsteinSpielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay * Finalist for a Lambda Literary Award for Gay Memoir/Biography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'How To Write An Autobiographical Novel'? A: The main theme of the book is the intersection of life, literature, and politics, exploring how personal experiences shape identity and storytelling.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'How To Write An Autobiographical Novel' is Alexander Chee, a recognized novelist and essayist.
- Q: How many pages is the book? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'How To Write An Autobiographical Novel' published? A: The book was published on April 17, 2018.
- Q: Is this book suitable for LGBTQ+ readers? A: Yes, the book is categorized under LGBTQ+ Books, making it particularly relevant for LGBTQ+ readers.
- Q: What accolades has this book received? A: The book has been named a Best Book of 2018 by multiple publications and has won the Publishing Triangle's Randy Shilts Award for Gay Nonfiction.
- Q: What kind of essays can I expect in this collection? A: The essays in this collection reflect on personal experiences and broader societal issues, including identity, loss, and political events.
- Q: Is there an edition number for this book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'How To Write An Autobiographical Novel'.
- Q: Can this book help aspiring writers? A: Yes, the book offers insights into the writing process and personal storytelling, making it beneficial for aspiring writers.