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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 one's 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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- Q: What is 'The Situation and the Story' about? A: 'The Situation and the Story' is a guide to personal narrative writing by Vivian Gornick. It explores how to draw from personal experiences to craft compelling narratives, emphasizing the importance of truth in storytelling.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Situation and the Story' is Vivian Gornick, an acclaimed writer known for her insightful works on memoir and personal narrative.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Situation and the Story' was published on October 11, 2002.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: 'The Situation and the Story' is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in writing? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners as it provides valuable insights into personal narrative writing and teaches readers how to recognize truth in storytelling.
- Q: Does this book cover any specific writing techniques? A: While the book focuses on personal narrative, it discusses techniques related to truth-telling in storytelling and draws examples from notable memoirs and essays.
- Q: What themes does Gornick explore in this book? A: Gornick explores themes such as self-representation, the role of the narrator, and the evolution of personal narrative in literature.
- Q: Is 'The Situation and the Story' part of a series? A: No, 'The Situation and the Story' is a standalone work by Vivian Gornick.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn how to read critically, recognize truth in narratives, and improve their own personal writing through Gornick's analysis of various memoirs.