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The Art of Friction: Where (Non)Fictions Come Together,Used
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We live in an Enquirer, reality televisionaddled world, a world in which most college students receive their news from the Daily Show and discourse via text message,' assert Charles Blackstone and Jill Talbot. 'Recently, two nonfiction writers have been criticized for falsifying memoirs. Oprah excoriated James Frey on her show; Nasdijj was impugned by Sherman Alexie in Time. Is our next trend in literature to lock down such boundaries among the literati? Or should we address the fictionalizing of nonfiction, the truth of fiction?'The Art of Friction surveys the borderlands where fiction and nonfiction intersect, commingle, and challenge genre lines. It anthologizes nineteen creative works by contemporary, awardwinning writers including Junot Daz, Jonathan Safran Foer, Thomas Beller, Bernard Cooper, Wendy McClure, and Terry Tempest Williams, who also provide companion pieces in which they comment on their work. These selections, which place short stories and personal essays (and hybrids of the two) side by side, allow readers to examine the similarities and differences between the genres, as well as explore the trends in genre overlap.Functioning as both a reader and a discussion of the craft of writing, The Art of Friction is a timely, essential book for all writers and readers who seek the truthfulness of lived experience through (non)fictions.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Art of Friction'? A: 'The Art of Friction' explores the intersections of fiction and nonfiction, challenging the boundaries between these genres through a collection of creative works.
- Q: Who are some of the authors featured in this anthology? A: The anthology includes contemporary writers such as Junot Díaz, Jonathan Safran Foer, Thomas Beller, Bernard Cooper, Wendy McClure, and Terry Tempest Williams.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Art of Friction' have? A: 'The Art of Friction' contains a total of 242 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Art of Friction' was published on October 1, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Art of Friction' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for writers? A: 'The Art of Friction' serves as a resource for both readers and writers, offering insights into the craft of writing and the exploration of truth in literature.
- Q: Does the book include any commentary from the authors? A: Yes, the anthology features companion pieces where authors comment on their works, providing additional context and insights.
- Q: What genres are represented in 'The Art of Friction'? A: The book includes a mix of short stories and personal essays, along with hybrids of the two, highlighting genre overlaps.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'The Art of Friction' is listed as 'New', indicating it is in perfect condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Art of Friction' is categorized under 'Movements & Periods' in literature.