Why Writing Matters (Paperback)

Drawing lessons from writers of all ages and writing across genres, a distinguished teacher and writer reveals the enduring importance of writing for our time In this new contribution to Yale University Press's Why X Matters series, a distinguished writer and scholar tackles central questions of the discipline of writing. Drawing on his own experience with such mentors as John Updike, John Gardner, and James Baldwin, and in turn having taught such rising stars as Jesmyn Ward, Delbanco looks in particular at questions of influence and the contradictory, simultaneous impulses toward imitation and originality. Part memoir, part literary history, and part analysis, this unique text will resonate with students, writers, writing teachers, and bibliophiles.

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Why X Matters S.
Release date:	February 2022
Authors:	Nicholas Delbanco
Dimensions:	197 x 127 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	296
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-26482-1
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Literacy Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > General Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Writing & editing guides > General Promotions
LSN:	0-300-26482-8
Barcode:	9780300264821

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