Synopsis
An indispensable guide for writers of English prose from Robert Graves
First published in 1947, THE READER OVER YOUR SHOULDER remains required reading for anyone who wants to write more clearly and artfully. Editor Alan Hodge and author Robert Graves encourage the writer to write as if 'a crowd of his prospective readers… [are] looking over his shoulder', anticipating possible questions and criticism.
They identify the most common blunders writers make and lay out 41 principles - 25 dealing with clarity of statement, 16 with grace of expression - while showing us how to avoid them. Their insights are as fresh and their examples as entertaining as they were 70 years ago, as they address such topics as 'The Use and Abuse of Official English' and 'Where Is Good English to Be Found?'
In print again for the first time in decades, this lost gem is sure to take its rightful place as an indispensable resource for writers of English prose.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Robert Graves (1895-1985) was a preeminent English poet, novelist, critic, translator and scholar of classical mythology. He served in World War I - an experience recounted in his 1929 autobiography, Goodbye to All That - and later became the first professor of English literature at the University of Cairo. Best remembered today for his acclaimed historical novels about the Roman emperor Claudius, I, Claudius (1934) and Claudius the God (1934), his other books include The White Goddess (1984), The Hebrew Myths (1963), and Collected Poems (1975). Alan Hodge (1915-1979) was a historian and editor. In addition to THE READER OVER YOUR SHOULDER, he collaborated with Graves on Work in Hand (1942), a poetry collection, and The Long Week-End (Norton, 2001), a social history of Britain during the First and Second World War.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Reader Over Your Shoulder: A Handbook for Writers...
Seller Image
The Reader Over Your Shoulder: A Handbook for Writers of English Prose
Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: very_good. Seller Inventory # BSM.13VUU
Seller Image
The Reader Over Your Shoulder: A Handbook for Writers of English Prose
Seller: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly! Seller Inventory # DBV.1609807332.G
Seller Image
The Reader Over Your Shoulder: A Handbook for Writers of English Prose
Seller: Austin Goodwill 1101, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. Book shows noticeable wear from use. May include writing, highlighting, or other markings, but not excessive. Cover or edges may have visible wear. The book remains complete and fully readable. Seller Inventory # CTXV.1609807332.A
Stock Image
The Reader Over Your Shoulder: A Handbook for Writers of English Prose
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_472120325
Stock Image
Reader over Your Shoulder : A Handbook for Writers of English Prose
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 26845247-n
Stock Image
The Reader Over Your Shoulder Format: Paperback
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 9781609807337
Stock Image
The Reader Over Your Shoulder (Paperback)
Published by
Seven Stories Press,U.S., New York, 2018
ISBN 10: 1609807332
ISBN 13: 9781609807337
New
Paperback
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Back in print, an indispensable resource for writers of English prose from Robert Graves.First published in 1947, The Reader Over Your Shoulder remains required reading for anyone who wants to write more clearly and artfully. Editor Alan Hodge and I, Claudius author Robert Graves enjoin the writer to write as if "a crowd of his prospective readers. were looking over his shoulder," anticipating possible questions and criticism. They identify the most common blunders writers make and lay out forty-one principles-twenty-five dealing with clarity of statement, sixteen with grace of expression-while showing us how to avoid them. Their insights are as fresh and their examples as entertaining seventy years later as they address such topics as "The Use and Abuse of Official English" and "Where Is Good English to Be Found?" In print again for the first time in decades, this lost gem is sure to take its rightful place alongside The Chicago Manual of Style and Strunk and White's Elements of Style as an indispensable resource for writers of English prose. An indispensable guide for writers of English prose from Robert Graves. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781609807337
Stock Image
Reader over Your Shoulder : A Handbook for Writers of English Prose
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 26845247
Stock Image
The Reader Over Your Shoulder Format: Paperback
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition. Seller Inventory # RH9781609807337
Stock Image
The Reader Over Your Shoulder
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # EB-9781609807337