A Critic's NotebookThis collection of accessible, idiosyncratic essays explores such enduring literary concepts as character, style, tone, and genre. All have their origin in Howe's passion, moral striving, and abiding faith in the common reader. Edited and with an Introduction by Nicholas Howe. |
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Introduction by Nicholas Howe | 1 |
Anecdote and Storyteller | 19 |
Mr Bennett and Mrs Woolf | 26 |
Copyright | |
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