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How Fiction Works (Tenth Anniversary Edition): Updated and Expanded10th anniversary revised edition with new Introduction How Fiction Works is a scintillating study of the magic of fiction an analysis of its main elements and a celebration of its lasting power. Here one of the most prominent and stylish critics of our time looks into the machinery of storytelling to ask some fundamental questions: What do we mean when we say we know a fictional character? What constitutes a telling detail? When is a metaphor
10th anniversary revised edition with new Introduction
How Fiction Works is a scintillating study of the magic of fiction--an analysis of its main elements and a celebration of its lasting power. Here one of the most prominent and stylish critics of our time looks into the machinery of storytelling to ask some fundamental questions: What do we mean when we say we know a fictional character? What constitutes a telling detail? When is a metaphor successful? Is Realism realistic? Why do some literary conventions become dated while others stay fresh? James Wood ranges widely, from Homer to Make Way for Ducklings, from the Bible to John le Carr , and his book is both a study of the techniques of fiction-making and an alternative history of the novel. Playful and profound, How Fiction Works will be enlightening to writers, readers, and anyone else interested in what happens on the page.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Picador USA
Published: 08/07/2018
ISBN: 9781250183927
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.20h x 4.60w x 1.00d
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Good purchase
Color: White, Size: 8 Panel
I bought this in white for use in a finished basement to hide equipment on the wall and create a nice space to place a bed. Because it doesnβt need to be moved and the room is temperature controlled, I expect it to last for a long time. The screen is pretty and I like that the woven material is not easily breakable. Iβm pleased with the purchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2025
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Quality is good
Color: Black, Size: 6 Panel
Good one.
Some support need for it to stand
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Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2026
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Very nice for the price
Color: Natural, Size: 8 Panel
I use this to hide my cat area in our garage. Makes it look clean
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Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2026
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Perfect & light weight divider
Color: Charcoal Gray, Size: 8 Panel
I really like this divider. I have it in my bedroom which is also where my "work from home office" is. The divider blocks my bedroom and dresser perfectly. It's very light weight and very easy to move.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2026
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Room Divider
Color: Beige, Size: 8 Panel
I received my 8 panel folding divider and realized that I probably should have just ordered the 6 panel one. But it is nice and sturdy and was already put together. I am very pleased with the product.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2025