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Devices and Desires of an Author (P. D. James)
- 1990 ----- color ----- 28 min ----- vhs
- (Upon Reflection series) Host Al Page speaks with P. D. James, best-selling author of Devices and Desires. They discuss how tragedy can affect an author's writing, the process of editing while writing and the steps to take when writing a murder mystery. Ms. James also shares the extent of her research, how much control she has over her characters' personalities and the importance of descriptive details. They also discuss the battle of the sexes in fiction, human motives and the role that the fear of death can play in writing fiction.
- Topics: (English: Composition and Grammar, Literature: English)
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