Literary Criticism
1st edition; pristine dust jacket in protective cover. Fine/Fine
Writers of memoir and narrative nonfiction are experiencing difficult days with the discovery that some well-known works in the genre contain exaggerations--or are partially fabricated. But what are the parameters of creative nonfiction? Keep It Real begins by defining creative nonfiction. Then it explores the flexibility of the form--the liberties and the boundaries that allow writers to be as truthful, factual, and artful as possible. A succinct but rich compendium of ideas, terms, and techniques, Keep It Real clarifies the ins and outs of writing creative nonfiction. Starting with acknowledgment of sources, running through fact-checking, metaphor, and navel gazing, and responsibilities to their subjects, this book provides all the information you need to write with verve while remaining true to your story.
1st edition; dust jacket protected; edges chipped and worn; black cloth; binding tight; text clean. VG/G
1st American edition, published by New York University Press. 2 volumes. Edited by Lennart A. Bjork. No dust jackets; blue cloth with gilt lettering on cover and spine; binding tight; text clean and bright; both volumes like new. VG+