The Art of Fiction (Guomai Classics)

Henry James was a pioneer of modern literature, a teacher of writers, a prodigious bookworm, and a heavy user of paper novels. In this book, he transforms into a diligent reading blogger and generously shares his private reading notes. Analyze the texture of the novel like peeling off cocoons and lead you to find the joy of reading novels. A sharp review of famous works, clearing away all the constraints on characters, plots, and themes in your mind, and getting straight to the truly exciting aspects of a novel. Happy are those who have mastered the art of fiction. As Henry James said: "An outstanding writer is a person who passionately tries to understand everything." After reading this book, you will learn to observe and imagine like a novelist, capture the countless indescribable beauty in life, and turn every subtle moment into a revelation.