Description: Burning Down the House by Charles Baxter Graywolf reissues one of its most successful essay collections with two new essays and a new foreword by Charles BaxterAs much a rumination on the state of literature as a technical manual for aspiring writers, "Burning Down the House "has been enjoyed by readers and taught in classrooms for more than a decade. Readers are rewarded with thoughtful analysis, humorous one-liners, and plenty of brushfires that continue burning long after the book is closed. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Graywolf reissues one of its most successful essay collections with two new essays and a new foreword by Charles Baxter As much a rumination on the state of literature as a technical manual for aspiring writers, Burning Down the House has been enjoyed by readers and taught in classrooms for more than a decade. Readers are rewarded with thoughtful analysis, humorous one-liners, and plenty of brushfires that continue burning long after the book is closed. Author Biography Charles Baxter is the author of ten books, including The Feast of Love, a finalist for the National Book Award, and The Art of Subtext: Beyond Plot. He lives in Minneapolis. Review "[The book] is a pleasure to read, and it performs an important function--by mucking around in the problems that plague contemporary fiction, Burning Down the House may spur both readers and writers first to a recognition of guilty complicity and then to constructive thought." --The New York Times Book Review "The most pleasurable and instructive book on the craft since John Gardners The Art of Fiction." --City Pages "Baxter displays his characteristic wit and intelligence as he muses about the influence of culture and politics on the art of storytelling." --Ploughshares Review Quote The most pleasurable and instructive book on the craft since John Gardners The Art of Fiction . Details ISBN1555975089 Author Charles Baxter Short Title BURNING DOWN THE HOUS-EXP/E-2E Publisher Graywolf Press Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1555975089 ISBN-13 9781555975081 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 813.509 Year 2008 Residence US Birth 1947 Subtitle Essays on Fiction DOI 10.1604/9781555975081 Imprint Graywolf Press Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2008-09-02 NZ Release Date 2008-09-02 US Release Date 2008-09-02 UK Release Date 2008-09-02 Pages 288 Edition Description 2nd Expanded ed. Publication Date 2008-09-02 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43684020;
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