Modern English Prose (Classic Reprint): Selected and Edited - Couverture souple

George Rice Carpenter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331243378 ISBN 13 : 9781331243373

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A diverse survey of American prose with guiding commentary
This enlarged edition collects notable American prose passages and pairs them with critical introductions and study questions. Edited by George Rice Carpenter, the volume blends representative selections with thoughtful analysis to illuminate style, structure, and rhetorical purpose. It is designed for both engaged readers and students seeking to sharpen reading and critical skills.

This edition helps readers understand how great prose works were built—from how ideas are organized to how language and tone shape meaning. It emphasizes close reading, comparison, and practical exercises that connect classic examples to modern writing.

• Carefully chosen selections that illustrate a range of genres and voices


• Critical introductions by respected scholars to frame each piece


• Guided notes and questions to deepen analysis and discussion


• A structure that supports classroom use and independent study alike

Ideal for students of literature and philosophy, teachers shaping curricula, and readers who enjoy thoughtful prose and clear, accessible analysis. The book offers a practical path to appreciating how American prose has evolved and why certain passages endure.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331243378
• ISBN 13: 9781331243373
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 496
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