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  • The Art of Fiction

  • By: Ayn Rand
  • Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
  • Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
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Summary

In 1958, and again in 1969, Ayn Rand gathered a small group of her friends and acquaintances and gave an informal course on writing. At once a fascinating philosophical discourse on the art of creation and an invaluable guide for the aspiring writer, these edited transcripts are a treasure that will challenge, edify, and illuminate the way to more powerful writing.

Ayn Rand discusses how a writer combines abstract ideas with concrete action and description to achieve a unity of theme, plot, characterization, and style, the four essential elements of fiction. Here, too, are Rand's illuminating analyses of passages from famous writers, rewrites of scenes from her own works, and fascinating rules for building dramatic plots and characters with depth.
Also, listen to the companion text, Ayn Rand's The Art of Nonfiction.
©2000 Estate of Ayn Rand (P)2003 Blackstone Audiobooks
Literary History & Criticism United States Words, Language & Grammar Writing & Publishing Fiction Writing Style
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"Ayn Rand is a writer of great power. She has a subtle and ingenious mind and the capacity of writing brilliantly, beautifully, bitterly." (The New York Times Book Review)

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