On Moral Fiction

A genuine classic of literary criticism, On Moral Fiction argues that ”true art is by its nature moral.”

A genuine classic of literary criticism, On Moral Fiction argues that "true art is by its nature moral."

John Gardner (1933–1982) was a bestselling novelist and one of the most popular and respected writing teachers of his generation. His books On Moral Fiction, The Art of Fiction, and On Becoming a Novelist are consulted by thousands of aspiring writers every year. His novels include the classic Grendel and the bestsellers October Light, The Sunlight Dialogues, and Nickel Mountain.