A Manual of the Art of Fiction by Clayton Meeker Hamilton

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Author Hamilton, Clayton Meeker, 1881-1946
Commentator Matthews, Brander, 1852-1929
Title A Manual of the Art of Fiction
Note Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "A Manual of the Art of Fiction" by Clayton Meeker Hamilton is a guidebook on the craft of fiction writing published in the early 20th century. Intended for students and educators, the work serves as both a critical examination and instructional manual on the principles and techniques of writing fiction, as well as the underlying truths that such writing aims to convey. The book discusses the nature of fiction, emphasizing that, despite its imaginary elements, quality fiction reveals significant truths about human life. The opening portion introduces the book's purpose and sets the stage for exploring the relationship between fact, fiction, and truth. Hamilton argues that while fiction is not bound to factual accuracy, it serves as a means to express essential truths through imagined scenarios and characters. He highlights the importance of scientific observation in the creative process and presents a tripartite framework involving observation, philosophical reflection, and artistic expression as fundamental to effective storytelling. Through this lens, he asserts that the role of fiction is to depict and illuminate life's complexities, rather than simply to entertain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Fiction
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EBook-No. 30183
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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