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A professor of English critically views the quality and teaching of prose style in America and suggests immediate educational reforms

Praise for Richard Lanham and "Style: An Anti-Textbook"

A necessary manual for those interested in the perpetuation, and the possibilities, of good English prose. "Harper s Magazine"

[Lanham s] style is notable for its audacity, liveliness, and grace. "The Times Literary Supplement"

The most applicably provocative book on the subject of prose style available. Imperative reading for all teachers and students of writing. "Choice""

Praise for Richard Lanham and Style: An Anti-Textbook

-A necessary manual for those interested in the perpetuation, and the possibilities, of good English prose.---Harper's Magazine

-[Lanham's] style is notable for its audacity, liveliness, and grace.---The Times Literary Supplement

-The most applicably provocative book on the subject of prose style available. Imperative reading for all teachers and students of writing.---Choice

Praise for Richard Lanham and Style: An Anti-Textbook

"A necessary manual for those interested in the perpetuation, and the possibilities, of good English prose."--Harper's Magazine

"[Lanham's] style is notable for its audacity, liveliness, and grace."--The Times Literary Supplement

"The most applicably provocative book on the subject of prose style available. Imperative reading for all teachers and students of writing."--Choice