“I wrote the Dickens book because I loved Dickens, not because I felt a kinship with him, but after writing the book it seemed to me that there was at least one similarity between us and that was that Dickens loved to write and wrote with the ease and conviction of breathing. Me, too.”
Quote by Jane Smiley
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Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel
This book delves into the multifaceted nature of the novel, examining its historical development, narrative structures, and thematic elements, offering insights into the art of storytelling more
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Jane Smiley
Jane Smiley is an accomplished American novelist known for her profound character development and rich imagination. Her works span a variety of literary genres, including historical fiction, contemporary life, and children's literature. Her novels, such as 'A Thousand Acres' and 'Bluebird', have received widespread acclaim. more
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