About the Author

Francine Prose is the author of fourteen works of fiction, including Blue Angel, a finalist for the National Book Award, and of the non-fiction writing guide, Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them, published by Aurum. A distinguished critic and essayist, she has taught literature and writing for more than twenty years at several major universities. She lives in New York City.

Reviews

'Smart, sympathetic, and keenly observed'

'The subject is one of endless fascination'

'Racy, pithy... a delight'

'A joy to read' 'Racy, pithy... a delight' 'Polished and pleasurable' 'The subject is one of endless fascination' 'Smart, sympathetic, and keenly observed'