The least argumentative, most fictional and, by far, most powerful piece in the collection is entitled "Ruth."

Crane wrote many different types of fictional pieces while indiscriminately applying to them terms such as "story", "tale" and "sketch".

His first published contribution to The New Yorker was a fictional piece that appeared in 1958.

He mentioned that he was working on two books including a biography and a fictional piece.

Some original material by Howard, a number of fantasy poems and a few fictional pieces are also included.

Are you implying that a fictional piece of work - whether it's a film, novel or play - has nothing to teach us about real-life experience?

What made me write a fictional piece about the trip?

During the 1930s, his success continued with more works, including fictional pieces and poetry.

At the end of the day we're making a fictional piece, but there are moments that are tricky for both of us.

The novel is also considered a metafictional text, which is aware of its status as a fictional piece.