Posts Tagged ‘ PEN/Faulkner award ’

According to Wikipedia, the characteristics of the Bel Canto as an operatic vocal style include: “the ability to execute fast, accurate divisions” and “a pleasing, well-focused timbre.” Without understanding these musical terms precisely, Ann Patchett’s PEN/Faulker award-winning Bel Canto seems to include similar characteristics as it floats seamlessly between narrative perspectives and introduces characters...
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From:     revisingproust@nonpretentious.com Subject:     Letters to Inspiring Writers #8: Elizabeth Gilbert Date:     April 17, 2009 3:26:28 AM EDT To:     mail@wylieagency.com Dear Liz: I hope you don’t mind that I am being so informal with you.  After reading about your time as a Coyote Ugly muse, your extreme sadness over your divorce,...
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