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The article previews a trilogy of stories framed within a science fiction/fantasy African epic written by novelist Marlon James. The trilogy tells the story of a boy's kidnapping from three different perspectives. The books will have themes such truth, bias and the corruption of memory. Marlon was influenced by ancient texts such as the "Tale of Genji," "Mahabharata" and "Beowulf."

The author talks about the fiction writers' obsession with truth. Topics discussed include the retreat into a richly populated privacy, the effort by human beings to make sense of their lives and the influence of the electronic age on the sense of history. Also mentioned in a creature's interesting focus for the meditations of fiction.

The article discusses the literary genre of Christian spiritual memoirs, highlighting its common features and history. Particular focus is given to the 4th-century "Confessions" of St. Augustine. Topics addressed include assertions that the genre is a well-established tradition within Christian literary history, the common treatment of themes such as time, memory and truth within the "Confessions" and other spiritual memoirs, and questions surrounding the subjectivity of the author.

This article provides a criticism for the works of Chilean poet Nicanor Parra. The author comments on the literary movement known as anti-poetry developed by Parra and describes the incorporation of the subjects of power, colloquial language, and truth in many of his works. The narrative aspects of Parra's poetry is also analyzed.

The short story "False Truth," by Kumud Bhatnagar is presented.

The article discusses the genre of fantasy fiction, with particular focus given to the book "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle. The book's plot, characterization, and setting are explored, and the author's assertion that great fantasy fiction such as L'Engle's book must focus on universal truths is examined.

The article focuses on the author's thoughts about the concept of truthfulness of literary works and the writers' virtue of telling the truth. The author cites literary works in which writers allegedly tell lies including the theatrical monologue "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs," by Mike Daisey and the novel "The Sense of an Ending," by Julian Barnes and mentions opinions of most scientists on the issue of global warming. She also contends that telling the truth is always subjective.

A literary criticism of the essay "On Truth and Lies in an Extra-Moral Sense" by Friedrich Nietzsche is presented. The author suggests that Nietzsche is not offering a radical postmodern theory of truth, but is instead making a psychological inquiry into the truth-seeking drive. Nietzsche's warnings against dogmatism are considered from the perspective of Skepticism. Other topics include suspension of belief, asceticism, and the senses.

Presents information on transforming real life experiences into fiction. Kinds of truth in fiction; Importance of the chronology of emotion in writing fiction; Challenge in writing fiction based on facts. INSETS: A few cautions;Writing exercises.

Presents literary criticism which focuses on the works of English poet W. H. Auden. His legendary facility with both form and technique; Division between Auden's career before and after he left England for America; Illustration of the distinction between truth and beauty in the poetic writings of Auden; Family background of Auden.

This essay argues that the unique mythical nature of the science fiction short story may allow one to combat the trend toward the acceptance of the absolute relativity of "truth" and to forestall the trend's effect on social reality, particularly in relation to feminist concerns. Frequency with which science fiction posits humanity's capacity to realize a utopian society, a socially beneficial set of universal truths; Founding of such utopias on humanist ideals.

Discusses the importance of truth in fiction and fantasy literature. Essential levels of truth in any fantasy capable of winning belief; Proposed term for the kind of imaginative literature that feels true.

Presents the children's short story `To Tell the Truth.'

Focuses on the use of truth in poetry in relation to metamorphosis and metaphor. Reference to the writing style of the author of `Gulliver's Travels,' and `On Poetry: A Rhapsody'; Details on the poetry `Lying,' by Richard Wilbur; What is etymologically; Information on other poems.

Presents views and insights on the use of the act of language as a literary style. Assessment of the act of language in "The Divine Comedy," by Dante Alighieri; Views on the notion of beauty and truth in poetry as in the works of John Keats, Robert Frost, and John Press; Contention of the author that language is one of the most fundamental activities in which human beings engage; Significance of rhythm, diction, and imagery in the language of poetry.

This article presents the author's reflections on the nature of poetry and the presence of Truth within it. Three central conceptions are asserted and explored: that truth is "uncompromisingly told," that truth is not measurable or precisely described, and that the balance between fiction and truth is a delicate one with consequences on the work's effectiveness.

This article examines the depiction of truth in fiction and nonfiction. Background on narrative nonfiction; Approach of author John Bayley in writing the book "Widower's House"; Information on the nonfiction "Fierce Attachments."

Discusses the nature of biography as a form of literature. Perception of truth in biographies; Liberties that are taken in writing biographies; Relationship of the biographer with the subject.

Presents novelist Elmore Leonard's views on basing literary characters and events on actual news reports. Fabrication of background information in fiction; Combination of truth and fiction in novels; Mention of Birmingham, Alabama shooting victim, George Mcheard III.

The article presents the things learned by the author in Indianapolis, Indiana. She considers truth as the most relevant part of a personal essay. She hopes to have earned a master's degree associated to creative writing. She believes that a high-level editor can influence a better considering good writing a talent, not a skill.

The author discusses the process of writing her book "Catina's Haircut: A Novel in Stories." The book is a novel, but is based on stories from the author's own family, particularly the story "The Rise and Fall of Antonio Del Negro," which discusses the death of the author's great-grandparents. The author is faced with the story about them that was told to her by her grandfather and another story that she found when she visited the town in Italy where they had lived.

The article discusses the thoughts of literary critic Cyril Connolly regarding the idea of singular truth. Connolly stresses that the writer should be devoted in searching the truth hidden behind the romantic words and ideas or blurred by actions driven by fear and interest. The author also emphasizes the importance of Connolly's views in the post-modern era of literary writing.

This article presents a reprint of the article "Make your fiction truthful" by Ursula K. Le Guin, originally published in the October 1991 issue of the journal. The author discusses developing a story in combination with personal experience and emotions. Other topics include self-knowledge, familiar metaphors, and the truthfulness of fiction.

This article offers advice from the author on when not to publish a memoir. The author discusses the writing of her memoir and a discussion with her father who confirmed that the information in the manuscript was true but confided in his daughter that it was not the way that he wanted to be remembered. Turpin decided that her relationships were more important than the publication itself.

This article offers advice to authors on how to write an effective and truthful memoir. The article informs authors that it is their job to not sidestep or look away from the truth regarding people in their lives. Author Kurt Chandler offers advice that he learned while writing his book "Shaving Lessons."

Comments on the article "Eighteenth-Century Print Culture and the Truth of Fictional Narrative," by Lisa Zunshine, published in the October 2001 issue of "P&L."

The article criticizes the literary approach taken by author Edmund Morris to historical record in his book "Dutch: A Memoir of Ronald Reagan." It argues that the controversy over the memoir is the author's lack of sympathy with his subject by his deliberate fusion of fact and fiction in the book. It discusses the idea of objective truth based on the position of several academics on the subject. It also expounds the idea of truth as relative, which leads to the claim that there are no facts, only interpretations.

The author discusses the life and work of 17th-century English priest and poet George Herbert. The poet was born into an aristocratic family in Wales in 1593, and he become a famous poet only after his death in 1633. Scholar John Drury has published a biography of Herbert in the U.S. The author says that in his book "Complete English Works," Herbert fuses rich truths with an honesty about how those truths are difficult to grasp.

The author discusses the poem "Sonnet 138," by William Shakespeare. He says that the poem shows all the mastery and surety of technique that people expect from the poet. He mentions that the initial force of expression is provided to the beloved's avowals of truth and followed by the imposture and self-deception of the speaker.

The author discusses the poem "Ode on a Grecian Urn," by John Keats. She says that when she reads the poem's first two lines, she instantly feels calm and spacious and on the brink of receiving a solemn and powerful gift. She notes that though melancholy exists in the poem, she is left with the intertwined resonance of truth and beauty.

An interview with author J. California Cooper is presented. Topics discussed include wisdom and truth in literature, her use of longhand writing in her creative process, visiting a public library, gaining inspiration from listening to music, and developing characters and dialogue.

This article discusses the role of truth in fiction.

The article presents a discussion of author Daniel Kraus, focusing on his book "The Monster Variations." Kraus, who has also worked as a librarian and filmmaker, is quoted discussing his novel. The book is described as young adult fiction featuring random violence disrupting small-town life, dealing with themes of failure and truth.

Presents the poem "The First to Know," by Kate Light.

Considers the disclosure of financial interests in scientific research publications in the United States. Questions of exaggerated claims to boost funding; Statistics; One finding of a disclosure rate of only .55 percent.