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# Deep dive into literary classics Close reading techniques Masterclass in writing craft Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them ― Literary Essays on Close Reading and Creative Craft (P.S.)

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## Key Features

- • **Read Like a Pro:** Learn how masters like Austen and Kafka craft unforgettable stories, sentence by sentence.
- • **Close Reading Mastery:** Train your eye to dissect every word and phrase, transforming how you engage with text.
- • **Inspire Your Creativity:** Fuel your writing journey with fresh insights and timeless wisdom from celebrated authors.
- • **Curated Literary Roadmap:** Explore a handpicked list of 90+ essential reads that will expand your literary horizons.
- • **Unlock the Writer’s Toolkit:** Discover signature techniques from literary legends to elevate your own writing.

## Overview

Reading Like a Writer by Francine Prose is a trade paperback guide that reveals how great writers read and write by analyzing the works of literary masters. It offers aspiring writers and passionate readers practical tools for close reading, deep literary appreciation, and creative inspiration, backed by examples from authors like Dostoyevsky, Woolf, and Austen. Highly rated and ranked in top literary and writing reference categories, this book is a must-have for anyone serious about mastering the craft of writing and reading.

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0060777052 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,936 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in General Books & Reading #6 in Literary History & Criticism Reference #7 in Women Author Literary Criticism |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,207) |
| Dimensions  | 5.31 x 0.72 x 8 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 9780060777050 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0060777050 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 320 pages |
| Publication date  | April 10, 2007 |
| Publisher  | Harper Perennial |

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