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On Moral Fiction
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On Moral Fiction (1978) (edit title/settings)

by John Champlin Gardner (Author) (edit contributors)

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A genuine classic of literary criticism, On Moral Fiction argues that "true art is by its nature moral."

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A BOOK as wide-ranging as this one needs a governing metaphor to give it at least an illusion that all is well: It was said in the old days that every year Thor made a circle around Middle-earth, beating back the enemies of order.

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Acknowledgements

I. Part One: Premises on Art and Morality

II. Part Two: Principles of Art and Criticism
1. Moral Fiction
2. Moral Criticism
3. The Artist as Critic
4. Art and Insanity

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  1. John Champlin Gardner (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Basic Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1978
ISBN: 0465052258
Page Count: 214

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