A genuine classic of literary criticism, <i>On Moral Fiction</i> argues that "true art is by its nature moral."<br><br><b>Author:</b> John Gardner<br><b>Publisher:</b> Basic Books<br><b>Published:</b> 10/05/1979<br><b>Pages:</b> 234<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.55lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.04h x 5.16w x 0.52d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780465052264<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>John Gardner</b> (1933-1982) was a bestselling novelist and one of the most popular and respected writing teachers of his generation. His books <i>On Moral Fiction, The Art of Fiction, </i> and <i>On Becoming a Novelist </i>are consulted by thousands of aspiring writers every year. His novels include the classic <i>Grendel</i> and the bestsellers <i>October Light, The Sunlight Dialogues, </i> and <i>Nickel Mountain.</i></p>