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The writing class

Stephanie Johnson

(A Vintage book)

Random House New Zealand, 2013

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Description

This unique novel is both a compelling love story and an insightful writing manual. /b'Writers take what we learn of human nature and, fuelled by our longings for other existences and other times, forge new identities that can be as real as she is, sitting with her dog on the weathered step of the old house, stories that move us to tears or laughter.' Merle Carbury, an author in her own right, also teaches Creative Writing. Amid the tension of the final semester of the year, her many and varied students prepare to submit their manuscripts. As Merle mentors their assorted ambitions, observes the romantic entanglements of her colleague, worries about her husband and is intrigued by their mysterious German lodger, she both imparts and embodies how to write a novel. Written by a prize-winning author, who is also an experienced teacher, the overarching intelligence, compassion and wicked humour in this inventive book make it a joy to read.

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  • NCID
    BB13086189
  • ISBN
    • 9781775532590
  • Country Code
    nz
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Auckland, N.Z.
  • Pages/Volumes
    243 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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