F. Scott Fitzgerald on Writing

Fitzgerald, F. Scott. Larry W. Phillips, editor

ISBN 10: 0684185164 / ISBN 13: 9780684185163

Published by Scribner's, Scribners, Scribner, New York, 1986

136 pages. Small book of quotes on the nature of writing from Fitzgerald's letters and from some of his works. Review copy with PR sheet from Scribner's and review slip. Seller Inventory # 17986

Synopsis:

This collection of the famed author's best remarks on his craft, taken from his works and letters to friends and colleagues, is useful to both aspiring and accomplished writers for advice and inspiration

Reviews: This slender volume consists of Fitzgerald's pronouncements on writing and writers. Excerpts are drawn from the author's letters and novels as well as from previously published collections such as The Crack-up (1945) and In His Own Time (1971). They are arranged under ten arbitrary headings including "What Writing Is and Does," "What a Writer Is," "Characters," and "Publishing." No attempt has been made to separate the significant from the banal, nor is biographical or critical background provided. Furthermore, the editor makes no distinctions between Fitzgerald's own comments on writing and those expressed by his fictional characters. This book adds nothing new to Fitzgerald scholarship and will be of little use to beginning students or specialists. William Gargan, Brooklyn Coll. Lib., CUNY
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Bibliographic Details

Title: F. Scott Fitzgerald on Writing
Publisher: Scribner's, Scribners, Scribner, New York
Publication Date: 1986
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First edition.