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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsAlgernon, Charlie and I (04 Edition)by Daniel Keyes
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Publisher Comments:In his bestselling novel Flowers for Algernon, Daniel Keyes created an unlikely duo--a laboratory mouse and a man--who captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world. Now, in Algernon, Charlie, and I, Keyes reveals his methods of creating fiction as well as the heartbreaks and joys of being published. For the first time, readers, writers, teachers, and students can glimpse the creative life behind this cherished novel. Including the original novelette version of Flowers for Algernon "An insightful first-person account of the difficulties and joys of the writing life, and . . . one of the most useful writers' manuals to be published in a long time. " --School Library Journal Daniel Keyes, the author of eight books, was born in Brooklyn, New York, and received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Brooklyn College. Professor emeritus at Ohio University, he lives in Boca Raton, Florida. Synopsis:In Flowers for Algernon, Daniel Keyes created an unlikely duo-a laboratory mouse and a man-who captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world. Now, in Algernon, Charlie, and I, Keyes reveals his methods of creating fiction as well as the heartbreaks and joys of being published. With admirable insight he shares with readers, writers, teachers, and students the creative life behind his classic novel, included here in its original short-story form. All those who love stories, storytelling, and the remarkable characters of Charlie and Algernon will delight in accompanying their creator on this inspirational voyage of discovery. About the AuthorDaniel Keyes was born in Brooklyn, New York, and received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Brooklyn College. He has worked as a merchant seaman, fiction editor, high school teacher, and university professor. The author of eight books, he lives in Boca Raton, Florida. Table of ContentsPART ONE THE MAZE OF TIME 1 My Writing Cellar 2 The White Mouse 3 Second Acting 4 Breaking Dishes 5 I Become Ship's Doctor PART TWO FROM SHIP TO SHRINK 6 Inkblots 7 The Boy on Book Mountain 8 Silence of the Psychoanalysts 9 First Published Stories 10 Editing Pulps and Writing Comic Books PART THREE MIND OVER MATTER 11 Looking for Charlie 12 Charlie Finds Me 13 Getting There 14 Rejection and Acceptance PART FOUR THE ALCHEMY OF WRITING 15 Transformations: From Story to Teleplay to Novel 16 Rejected Again 17 Of Love and Endings 18 We Find a Home PART FIVE POST-PUBLICATION BLUES 19 "Don't Hide Your Light Under a Bushel" 20 When Are Writers Like Saints? 21 Charly Goes Hollywood 22 Broadway Bound 23 And Then What Happened? Afterword: My "What Would Happen If...?" Is Happening Acknowledgments FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON Complete original novelette version What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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