On the Art of Writing

Klappentext A renowned critic and scholar addresses the artistic and vital nature of language as well as the skills needed to convey and receive the written word. A compilation of principles and practical guidelines, this enduring guide examines the practice of writing, the use of jargon, style, and the history of English literature. Inhaltsverzeichnis I. InauguralII. The Practice of WritingIII. On the Difference Between Verse and ProseIV. On the Capital Difficulty of ProseV. Interlude: On JargonVI. On the Capital Difficulty of ProseVII. Some Principles ReaffirmedVIII.-IX. On the Lineage of English LiteratureX.-XI. English Literature in Our UniversitiesXII. On StyleIndex

Product details

• Authors: Arthur Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch, Sir Quiller-Couch, Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2006
• EAN: 9780486450049
• ISBN: 978-0-486-45004-9
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 222 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance > Training, job, career; Non-fiction book > Art, literature > Literature: general, reference works