Excerpt from Practical Composition: With Numerous Models and Exercises
Ruuzma the difficulties experienced by youth in the acquisition of the Art of Composition, and believing that many obstacles can be removed by practical instruction, this little treatise is submitted to American teachers, with the hape that its simplicity and practical methods will com mend it to their earnest and cordial consideration.
All the preliminary instruction the mass of pupils re ceive may be comprised in the few words, You are expected to write a composition once in two weeks. No early seeds have been sown, no ground prepared or fertilized, and teacher and pupil find to their disappointment only a barren, sandy desert. But flowers and fruit can be obtained only by early planting, tilling, and culture, and it is to this, as a prominent feature, attention is invited.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book charts the journey of composition as a form of practical and creative expression. It delves into the history of how composition is taught, beginning with the early 19th century. The author argues that composition is an essential skill for anyone who wants to communicate effectively in today's world. An examination of different methods and exercises for improving one's compositional skills is presented, making this book a useful resource for anyone who wants to write better and communicate more effectively. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780243202164_0
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