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1991
| A story about dirt--and about sun, water, work, elation, and defeat. And about the sublime pleasure of having a little piece of French land all to oneself to till. Richard Goodman saw the ad in the paper: "SOUTHERN FRANCE: Stone house in Village near Nimes/Avignon/Uzes. 4 BR, 2 baths, fireplace, books, desk, bikes. Perfect for writing, painting, exploring & experiencing la France profonde.450 mo. plus utilities." And, with his girlfriend, he left New York City to spend a year in Southern France.....[more] |
2008
| In this tribute to language and to its potentials, Richard Goodman explores the elements of language, style, rhythm, sound, and the choice of the right word. The Soul of Creative Writing paints an image of how language can produce a life and meaning that otherwise cannot exist in the symbols themselves. Goodman's stunningly creative collection was written after a lifetime of working and struggling with language. He presents rich examples from writers of the past and present, both great and small....[more] |
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