E-raamat: Why Writing Matters

Chatty, affable . . . [ and] an eloquent endorsement of the writing class as nurturing and galvanizing community.Joe Moran, Times Literary Supplement

The insights on workshop dynamics, the smart observations, the loving attention to words and voice, the wisdom acquired by many years of reading, writing, and teaching, make this a valuable, entertaining, and accessible study of writing.Robert Morgan, Cornell University

 

"The wisdom of a superb, experienced writer and inspired teacher are here distilled for our pleasure.  We have much to learn from Delbanco's maturity, broad perspective and eruditionnot least his kindness and encouragement when all is said and done, his devotion to literature and to all those who struggle to achieve it."Phillip Lopate, author of To Show and to Tell

"This book is a tribute to rigor, to close reading, to paying attention. Reading it is like participating in an exclusive workshop taught by a master of the craft."Christina Baker Kline, author of Orphan Train

"Superb writer, erudite scholar, wise teacherDelbanco makes the written word sing, and how. No reader of this bookitself an impassioned work of literaturewill ever take writing for granted again.James Carroll, author of Constantines Sword

"Nicholas Delbanco has long been not only one of Americas finest writers but also teachers of the craft. And Why Writing Matters is his generous gift to us allfilled with wisdom, revelations, and, of course, exquisite writing. We might not have been able to attend his masterclass on the power of words, but thankfully we can cherish these pages, which prove it."David Grann, author of Killers of the Flower Moon