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From flights of doves in action movies to crosses on the necks of pop stars, we’re used to artists making allusions to the Bible. But what about fiction?
Many classic short stories borrow or adapt entire passages from the Bible. How and why would a writer go about this? What might be gained from incorporating sacred literature into your own fiction or narrative nonfiction? Texts discussed include Chekhov’s “The Student,” Jorge Luis Borges’ “The Gospel According to Mark,” and Hemingway’s “A Clean Well-Lighted Place.”
• In-Class Writing Lift: Light
• Homework: None
• Workshopping Drafts: None
Andrew Steiner was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 2022 he received an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. In his mid-20s he left a nonprofit career to work on a small vegetable farm, providing the setting for his first novel, Let This Remain, represented by The Wylie Agency. His short fiction has been published in Narrative, Epoch, and Grain and is forthcoming in The Common. He currently lives in Germany.
"Andrew was incredible! I learned a ton and I am very motivated to start my novel! He is clear and knowledgeable and such a great teacher. He takes enough time for explanation on a point but asks our feedback and really listens. We learned a lot. Thank you for a perfect first class!"
"Andrew's class was inspiring and informative. When I left, I felt like writing!"
"Andrew was great! Personable and engaging, he kept a solid tempo for the time we had and allowed for a lot of captivating discussion."
