On the art of writing fiction
by Robert K. (Robert Kennaway), W. E. (William Edward), L. T., S. (Sabine), Alfred John, Mrs., Lanoe, Lucy Bethia, Katharine S. (Katharine Sarah), Louisa, Maxwell
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How do the collective insights of these Victorian-era authors on the craft of storytelling challenge or reinforce your own definitions of what makes a successful work of fiction?
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Considering the era in which these essays were written, which pieces of advice on plotting, character development, or pacing feel surprisingly timeless, and which feel strictly bound to 19th-century sensibilities?
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How does the anthology's exploration of fiction-writing technique alter your perspective on the role of the author—as a moral guide, an entertainer, or an observer of human nature?
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