The Art of Revision
The Last Word
$32.70
- Paperback
172 pages
- Release Date
8 March 2022
Summary
The fifteenth volume in the Art of series takes an expansive view of revision—on the page and in life.
In The Art of Revision: The Last Word, Peter Ho Davies takes up an often discussed yet frequently misunderstood subject. He begins by addressing the invisibility of revision—even though it’s an essential part of the writing process, readers typically only see a final draft, leaving the practice shrouded in mystery. To combat this, Davies pulls examples from his novels Th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781644450390 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1644450399 |
| Author: | Peter Ho Davies |
| Publisher: | Graywolf Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Graywolf Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 172 |
| Release Date: | 8 March 2022 |
| Weight: | 194g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 129mm x 180mm |
| Series: | Art of... |
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Critics Review
”[A] terrific guide to revising fiction… . Full of spirit and sound advice, this survey will be a boon to writers.”–Publishers Weekly
“A fresh perspective on revision that should inspire even apprehensive writers.”–Kirkus Reviews
Peter Ho Davies
Peter Ho Davies is the author of three novels, including A Lie Someone Told You About Yourself, and two story collections. The winner of the Anisfield-Wolf Award and the PEN/Malamud Prize, he teaches at the University of Michigan and lives in Ann Arbor.
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