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The Situation And The Story: The Art Of Personal Narrative,New
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A Guide To The Art Of Personal Writing, By The Author Of Fierce Attachments And The End Of The Novel Of Loveall Narrative Writing Must Pull From The Raw Material Of Life A Tale That Will Shape Experience, Transform Event, Deliver A Bit Of Wisdom. In A Story Or A Novel The 'I' Who Tells This Tale Can Be, And Often Is, An Unreliable Narrator But In Nonfiction The Reader Must Always Be Persuaded That The Narrator Is Speaking Truth.How Does One Pull From Ones Own Boring, Agitated Self The Truthspeaker Who Will Tell The Story A Personal Narrative Needs To Tell? That Is The Question The Situation And The Story Asksand Answers. Taking Us On A Reading Tour Of Some Of The Best Memoirs And Essays Of The Past Hundred Years, Gornick Traces The Changing Idea Of Self That Has Dominated The Century, And Demonstrates The Enduring Truthspeaker To Be Found In The Work Of Writers As Diverse As Edmund Gosse, Joan Didion, Oscar Wilde, James Baldwin, Or Marguerite Duras.This Book, Which Grew Out Of Fifteen Years Teaching In Mfa Programs, Is Itself A Model Of The Lucid Inteligence That Has Made Gornick One Of Our Most Admired Writers Of Ninfiction. In It, She Teaches Us To Write By Teaching Us How To Read: How To Recognize Truth When We Hear It In The Writing Of Others And In Our Own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Situation and the Story' about? A: 'The Situation and the Story' is a guide to the art of personal narrative writing, exploring how to convey truth through storytelling. The author, Vivian Gornick, draws on her extensive teaching experience to help readers recognize and express their own narratives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Situation and the Story' is Vivian Gornick, a respected writer known for her insightful essays and memoirs.
- Q: When was 'The Situation and the Story' published? A: 'The Situation and the Story' was published on October 3, 2001.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: 'The Situation and the Story' has a total of 112 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Situation and the Story' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: This book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been previously owned but is still in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in writing? A: Yes, 'The Situation and the Story' is suitable for both beginners and experienced writers, as it provides valuable insights into personal narrative and storytelling techniques.
- Q: Does this book include exercises or prompts for writing? A: While 'The Situation and the Story' focuses mainly on theory and analysis of narrative writing, it does encourage readers to reflect on their own writing and offers insights that can inspire personal writing exercises.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'The Situation and the Story' is categorized under Essays, focusing on personal narrative writing.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'The Situation and the Story' is the First Edition.