Dust and Light: On the Art of Fact in Fiction by Barrett, Andrea

Dust and Light: On the Art of Fact in Fiction

In this thoughtful collection of essays, Andrea Barrett draws from her experiences writing some of the most...
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Author: Andrea Barrett
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Dust and Light: On the Art of Fact in Fiction by Barrett, Andrea

Dust and Light: On the Art of Fact in Fiction

$69.86

Dust and Light: On the Art of Fact in Fiction

$69.86
Author: Andrea Barrett
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

In this thoughtful collection of essays, Andrea Barrett draws from her experiences writing some of the most acclaimed historical fiction of our time to explore the mysteries and delights of the genre. Inspiration found in the past, she argues, can illuminate fiction, just as dust scatters light and makes the unseen visible. Delving into some of the largest questions in the genre--How does a writer find meaningful subject matter beyond the confines of their life? How are scraps of history transformed into a fully formed narrative?--Barrett explores how she came to create some of her beloved works and explores lessons gleaned from the work of such masters of historical fiction as including Toni Morrison, Leo Tolstoy, Hilary Mantel, and Colm T?ib?n. Candid and elegant, Dust and Light is the perfect book for anyone who loves reading fiction set in the past, as well as for anyone aspiring to write it.



Author: Andrea Barrett
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 02/25/2025
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781324036500

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