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Excerpt from The Structure of English Prose: A Manual of Composition and Rhetoric The teacher of Rhetoric has a double office. First, and chiefly, he must make writers; secondly, he must so exhibit the laws of his art as to promote mental discipline. In other words, he must be practical, without being a mere empiricist; he must be rational, without for an instant losing sight of skill in composition. With these views in mind, I have tried to fill what seemed to me an empty place among books on Rhetoric. None of them, I thought, aimed at practical results, without sacrificing too far the principles of the art; none of them taught these principles in their fullness, without sacrificing in part or in whole the practical side of the work. I have aimed to strike the happy medium, - to make a book that shall teach composition while it forces the student to think, and shall exhibit the principles of the art at the same time that it keeps uppermost the problem How to Write. I have adopted Dr. Shedd's words quoted on my title-page, accepting fully the doctrine that Thought is more than Style, and modifying this doctrine by only one other truth - a truth to which Dr. Shedd would doubtless equally assent - that worthy thought deserves, as it promotes, an excellent form. This, by the way, is Herbert Spencer's opinion, too. Though he extols practice, he adds, "Never with the principles of style. If in no other way, yet, as facilitating revision, a knowledge of the thing to be achieved - a clear idea of what constitutes a beauty, and what a blemish - can not fail to be of service." I have also tried to exhibit the laws of Rhetoric in their entirety, - not the laws of Style alone, but also those of Invention. However we may quibble about that word Invention in its rhetorical sense, Rhetoric does teach other laws than those of Form; and these laws must be exhibited, if the art is to be taught fully. I admit freely that, in a book whose chief aim is skill in composition, Invention w
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330537289
- ISBN 13 9781330537282
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages343
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the art of writing effective prose. It covers a wide range of topics, from grammar and style to the development and execution of ideas. The author draws on both traditional and contemporary sources to provide a thorough and up-to-date treatment of the subject. The book is divided into two main parts. The first part, on style, offers practical advice on how to write clear, concise, and engaging prose. The second part, on invention, discusses the strategies for developing and organizing ideas. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of understanding the principles of rhetoric, the art of effective communication. This book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to improve their writing skills, whether they are students, professionals, or anyone else who seeks to communicate effectively through the written word. It offers a wealth of practical advice and theoretical insights that will help readers write with greater clarity, precision, and impact. 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 # 9781330537282_0
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