| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 168 pages) : portrait |
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Gale virtual reference library |
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Twayne's studies in short fiction ; no. 15 |
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Gale virtual reference library.
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Twayne's studies in short fiction ; no. 15
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| Contents |
pt. 1. The short fiction. John Gardner and the forms of fiction ; The king's Indian : stories and tales ; The children's stories ; The art of living and other stories ; "Julius Caesar and the werewolf" -- pt. 2. The writer. From On becoming a novelist ; From "An interview with John Gardner" ; From "Letter to Burton [Weber]" ; "Outline for 'The warden'" ; "Commentary on 'The king's Indian'" -- part 3. The critics. John M. Howell ; David Cowart ; Geraldine DeLuca and Roni Natov ; David Cowart ; Gregory L. Morris |
| Summary |
Jeff Henderson offers commentary on John Gardner's short fiction in "The King's Indian" and "The Art of Living," including Gardner's own comments on his fiction and the art of fiction generally |
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Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of John Gardner. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 156-160) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Gardner, John, 1933-1982 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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| SUBJECT |
Gardner, John, 1933-1982. fast http://id.worldcat.org/fast/fst00035801 |
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Gardner, John. swd |
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Fiction -- Technique.
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Short story.
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Fiction -- Technique.
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Short story.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0805718435 |
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9780805718430 |
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