Experimental Fiction
Julie Armstrong
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Experimental Fiction
Published
2014
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Pages
217
ISBN-13
9781306849500
Description
"Ever since Ezra Pound's exhortation to 'make it new', experimentation has been a hallmark of contemporary literature. Ranging from the modernists, through the Beats to postmodernism and contemporary 'hyperfiction', this is a unique introduction to experimental fiction. Creative exercises throughout the book help students grapple with the many varieties of experimental fiction for themselves, deepening their understanding of these many forms and developing their own writing skills. In addition, the book examines the historical contexts and major themes of 20th-century experimental fiction and new directions for the novel offered by writers such as David Shields and Zadie Smith. Making often difficult works accessible for the first time reader and with extensive further reading guides, Experimental Fiction is an essential practical guidebook for students of creative writing and contemporary fiction. Writers covered include: James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, Franz Kafka, Marcel Proust, Ralph Ellison, Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, William Gibson, Italo Calvino, Jeanette Winterson, Don Delillo, Caitlin Fisher, Geoff Ryeman, Xiaolu Guo, Tom McCarthy, James Frey and David Mitchell."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
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How many pages are in Experimental Fiction?
This edition of Experimental Fiction has approximately 217 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Experimental Fiction?
For most readers, Experimental Fiction typically takes between 4h 31m and 3h 1m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 54,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 37m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 54,250 words
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What is the word count of Experimental Fiction?
The estimated word count for Experimental Fiction is approximately 54,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Experimental Fiction?
Experimental Fiction was written by Julie Armstrong.
When was Experimental Fiction published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.