
The GWW Fiction Gallery
Alex Steele
(Author)Description
A PSLA Young Adult Top 40 fiction title
A collection of accessible and excellent short fiction hand-picked by the country's most popular writing school.
Each of the stories in Fiction Gallery will hold you spellbound from first to last page, while also exemplifying the very best in literary fiction. Grouped in sections that follow the cycle of life, these stories explore the varied aspects of human existence and, cumulatively, form the satisfying dramatic arc of a novel.
The authors range from the acknowledged masters of short fiction-Anton Chekhov, Dorothy Parker, John Cheever, Raymond Carver, T.C. Boyle, Jhumpa Lahiri-to the very best of today's emerging writers. As a bonus, the anthology includes interviews with T.C. Boyle and Jhumpa Lahiri, in which they illuminate the process of creating a short story.
Aspiring writers who enjoyed Gotham Writers' Workshop previous book, Writing Fiction, will also find this anthology an invaluable source of inspiration and instruction.
Product Details
Publisher | Bloomsbury USA |
Publish Date | August 21, 2004 |
Pages | 368 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781582344621 |
Dimensions | 209.6 X 141.0 X 25.4 mm | 0.9 pounds |
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Reviews
“Arranged by themes, the stories in this terrific collection can be read both for enjoyment and for literary merit. . . . Each story is captivating; some are shocking. The selections are great examples of how writers use words to craft great literature.” —Pat Bender, School Library Journal
“A stellar collection of 25 stories . . . highly recommended.” —Library Journal
“A wonderful selection for the general reader and writing student alike. The stories brilliantly convey the possibilities of the genre.” —Thomas C. Foster, author of HOW TO READ LITERATURE LIKE A PROFESSOR
“If you find yourself on a long journey, Fiction Gallery is the perfect companion, these stories will transport you.” —Tamara Straus, Editor in Chief, Zoetrope: All-Story
“Reading Fiction Gallery is like taking a seminar from the masters of story writing. Inspiring and instructive for all writers!” —Elfrieda Abbe, Editor, The Writer
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