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The Writing of Fiction by Edith Wharton ~ Full Audiobook

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Exploration of Simplicity, Repetition, and Fear in Literary Tension

Exploring the impact of simplicity and repetition on building tension in narratives, with examples from renowned literary works like 'The Emperor Jones' and 'The Turn of the Screw'. The chapter also debates whether a good short story should necessarily be expandable into a novel, emphasizing the need to choose the right format for story ideas.

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