The Writing of Fiction

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The Writing of Fiction by Edith Wharton is a masterful meditation on the art and architecture of storytelling, penned by one of America's most astute literary minds. With characteristic elegance and precision, Wharton explores the structural integrity of the novel, the moral dimensions of narrative, and the subtle alchemy of character and style. Drawing from both classical traditions and her own formidable career, she illuminates the inner workings of fiction with a voice that is at once rigorous, refined, and deeply human. More than a manual, this is a work of literary criticism steeped in insight and cultivated sensibility-a rare and enduring testament to fiction's highest aspirations.