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Good prose : the art of nonfiction / Tracy Kidder & Richard Todd.

Kidder, Tracy. (Author). Todd, Richard, 1940- (Added Author). Todd, Richard, 1949- (Added Author).

Summary:

"Good Prose" is an inspiring book about writing--about the creation of good prose--and the record of a warm and productive literary friendship.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781400069750
  • ISBN: 1400069750
  • Physical Description: xix, 195 pages ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Random House, [2013]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Stories and advice from a lifetime of writing and editing"--Dust jacket.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-186) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Beginnings -- Narratives. Story ; Point of view ; Characters ; Structure -- Memoirs -- Essays -- Beyond accuracy. Fact ; Beyond fact -- The problem of style. Journalese ; The new vernacular ; Institutionalese ; Propaganda -- Art and commerce -- Being edited and editing. Being edited ; Editing.
Subject:
Authorship.
Prose literature > Authorship.
Creative nonfiction > Authorship.

Available copies

  • 13 of 13 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 13 total copies.
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Jacksonville Main Library 808.02 KID (Text) 36015000633111 Adult Nonfiction Available -

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