I read Lubbock many years ago, and he's got much good to say, as does
E. M. Forster on the novel, and even, if I recall right, Henry James.
But I prefer Wood. Your mileage may vary.
Menand's "The Metaphysical Club" is good stuff too, but dense, I agree.
P.
On Oct 9, 2010, at 8:29 PM, Stephen Thompson wrote:
Pamela & Steve:
Winging their way to me via the magic of the Internet
and Amazon Books are three books: two recommended here:
1. James Woods "How Fiction Works"
2. Zelazny's "Jack of Shadows"
and one recommended by a reviewer of Wood's book (not a happy review)
Percy Lubbock's "The Craft of Fiction"
(Not to mention I am also still working on Menand's "The
Metaphysical Club"
also recommended in this forum)
Now if only you physicists can get that faster-than-light drive
working
I can hitch a ride and have sufficient time to read....
Thanks,
Steph T
On 10/9/2010 5:51 PM, Steve Smith wrote:
Steph T.
For scifi, my Fahrenheit451 book is "Lord of Light" by Roger Zelazny
I'll see your "Lord" and raise you a "Jack" (of Shadows)... Zelazny
(our own hometown boy) was awesome... I miss him. And his works.
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