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Three Genres: The Writing of Poetry, Fiction, and Drama

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Appropriate for undergraduate courses in creative writing. This time-tested, hands-on introduction to poetry, fiction, and drama writing addresses the dynamics of the creative process while providing a non-technical analysis of each genre. It also encourages writers to find their own voice and provides advice on how to begin writing creatively.

Table of Contents:
I. THE WRITING OF POETRY. 1. What Makes a Poem a Poem? 2. Read These Poems! 3. Where Poems Come From. 4. Right Phrase/Wrong Phrase. 5. The Impact of Images. 6. The Sound of Words. 7. Traditional Rhythms. 8. Fixed Forms. 9. Unique Rhythms. 10. A Sense of Order. 11. Varieties of Tone. 12. Four Essentials for Growth. II. THE WRITING OF FICTION. 13. Facts, Falsehoods, and Fiction. 14. The Sources of Fiction. 15. A Story by Stephen Minot: "Sausage and Beer." 16. The Making of a Story: A Case History. 17. A Story by Deborah Joy Corey: "Three Hearts." 18. Viewpoint: Who's Seeing This? 19. Structure: From Scenes to Plot. 20. A Story by Ursula Hegi: "Acts of Violence." 21. Creating Tension. 22. Setting: Where Are We? 23. A Story by Sharon Solwitz: "Obst Vw." 24. Characterization: The Art of Creating People. 25. A Story by Marian Ury: "The Cat That Had the Power of Speech." 26. Liberating the Imagination. 27. Heightened Meaning: Metaphor, Symbol, and Theme. 28. Style and Tone. 29. Reading, Writing, and Revising. III. THE WRITING OF DRAMA. 30. Theater: A Dramatic Art. 31. A Play by William Saroyan: "Hello Out There." 32. The Dramatic Plot. 33. Conflict: The Driving Force of Drama. 34. Dramatic Characterization. 35. A Play by Glenn Alterman: "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda." 36. The Nonrealistic Play. 37. A Play by David LeMaster: "The Assassination and Persecution of Abraham Lincoln." 38. Visual Impact. 39. Dramatic Themes. 40. The Voices of Comedy. 41. Achieving Dramatic Growth. Appendix A. Submitting Work for Publication. Appendix B. Resources for Writers. Index of Authors and Titles. Glossary - Index.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780134919294
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson
  • Height: 227 mm
  • No of Pages: 420
  • Sub Title: The Writing of Poetry, Fiction, and Drama
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0134919297
  • Publisher Date: 28 Sep 1997
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 17 mm
  • Weight: 517 gr


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