The Writing of Fiction by Edith Wharton

Author: Edith Wharton The Writing of Fiction is a work written by Edith Wharton that explores the art and craft of fiction writing. In this book, Wharton provides insights into the principles and techniques of creating compelling stories, as well as the challenges and rewards of writing fiction. She offers practical advice on how to develop characters, structure plots, and convey emotions through language, while also delving into the psychological and philosophical underpinnings of creative writing. Throughout the book, Wharton's wit and wisdom shine through, making it a valuable resource for any aspiring or established fiction writers.

By Edith Wharton · First published 1925 · Genre: Non-fiction, Educational, How-to · 26 chapters · 31,563 words

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To treat of the practice of fiction is to deal with the newest, most fluid and least formulated of the arts. The exploration of origins is always fascinating; but the attempt to relate the modern novel to the tale of Joseph and his Brethren is of purely historic interest.

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The Writing of Fiction is listed on Textopian as a novella by Edith Wharton, dated 1925 CE.

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• Work type: Novella
• Author: Edith Wharton
• Date: 1925 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Non-fiction, Educational, How-to, Reference, Literary criticism
• Length: 31,563 words
• Structure: 26 chapters, 215 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Genres

• Non-fiction — The book is a guide by Edith Wharton on the craft of writing, especially related to fiction, thus qualifying as non-fiction.
• Educational — The book is informative and educative as it instructs readers on the craft of writing fiction.
• How-to — The book provides practical advice and techniques on writing fiction, putting it in the 'how-to' genre.
• Reference — The book serves as a reference for aspiring writers and experienced authors alike, thus it falls under the Reference genre.

Tags

Creative writing · Fiction writing · Literary criticism · Novel writing · Writing techniques · Style guide · Literary theory · Fiction genres · Narrative structure · Character development · Plot construction · Setting description

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV

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