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Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel
Jane Smiley
Discusses the pleasure of reading, and why a novel succeeds or doesn't. The author delves into the character of the novelist, and reveals how novels have affected her own life. She describes the process of novel-writing, sharing the secrets of her own habits and theories of creativity. She also offers practical advice to aspiring writers.
608 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | May 4, 2006 |
| ISBN13 | 9780571231102 |
| Publishers | Faber & Faber |
| Pages | 608 |
| Dimensions | 154 × 233 × 46 mm · 944 g |
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