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A MANUAL OF ESSAY-WRITING
For Colleges, Schools, and Private Students.
"The earnestness and skill with which Mr. Fowler develops this idea constitute the chief claim of his work to consideration, and raise it head and shoulders above any other text-book on composition which we have seen."
— Guardian.
"The best book of its kind which has fallen into our hands yet. It is practical and lucid, and contains useful appendices of notes and subjects for essays."
— Educational Review.
"For the master and for the private student it is far and away the most helpful manual of composition we have yet seen."
— Journal of Education.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to help students master essay writing by offering tips on structure, selecting words, and using literary devices. It steers away from the realm of creative, flowery prose, instead emphasizing clarity, logical thinking, and cogent argumentation. The author draws on examples from classic essays to illustrate how great essayists achieve lightness, grace, and unity. The book also provides cautions against stylistic pitfalls to avoid, such as slang, clichà s, unnecessary Latinisms, and affectations. By studying the strategies and insights in this book, students will elevate their writing, making it more precise, persuasive, and engaging. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330244135_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330244135
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