Problem Style by Murry Middleton (72 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Fifth Impression November 1936. Good condition hardback plus DJ not price clipped. The top edge of DJ slightly chipped. 148 yellowing pages on the edge, good and clean with clear print. No foxing, previous owner written name on fly sheet.

Paperback. Condition: Fair/good. Previous owner's name and some pencilled annotations. The card wrappers are rubbed and worn and creased at the edges and corners.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. 1965. Reprinted. 133 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprinted 1961. 133 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate external wear, crisp pages and clean text. Light foxing on page edges.

Condition: Good. 1967. Reprinted. 133 pages. Illustrated paper cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning. Lettering is clear. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with light age tone. Owner name to end paper. DJ with some edge wear, aome age tone and creasing.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. (7th). Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Light wear. Generally clean. Owner's name on front end page. 148 p., 19 cm.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. 5 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. vii, 148 pgs. Maroon cloth boards with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Condition is VERY GOOD ; corners and ends of spine slightly worn, covered very slightly rippled and faded, spine quite faded, gilt worn. Endpapers browned, binding tight, text very clean. Previous owner, prof Victor Lange's, bookplate on front pastedown. Sides of text block darkened. On Writing. RGR. …

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Good. John Middleton Murry (1889-1957) played an important part in the English literary scene. In these lectures delivered at Oxford over fifty years ago he attempted to define writing style. Owner's Name inside. Cover faded and tanned. 134 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. H/B 148 pages condition is Very Good, Maroon boards with gilt lettering to the front cover and spine.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good Plus. No Jacket. First Edition. Bound in burgandy cloth with gilt lettering on upper board and on spine. Minor wear ends of spine, offsetting of free endpapers, and owner name and date on front free endpaper; otherwise interior is clean and unmarked. Six lectures delivered in the school of English Literature at Oxford in the Summer Term of 1921. 148 pages.…

Publisher's Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Third Impression. - 195 mm. Red cloth hardcover, gilt titling to front and spine. Pp. vii, 148. Mild spotting to endpapers. Untrimmed edges. Mild wear and rubbing to DJ. A couple of tiny chips and tears at DJ crown. Overall, VG / VG. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardback/Hardcover with Dust cover. Clean copy, sound binding. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 133 pages. cover worn.

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Problem of Style' is an influential work of literary criticism derived from a series of lectures delivered at Oxford University by J. Middleton Murry. In this profound investigation, Murry examines the elusive nature of literary style, moving beyond the superficial definition of style as mere decoration or technical artifice. Instead, he argues that true style is an organic expression of the writer's unique perception and a reflection of the depth and clarity of their thought process.Throughout the work, Murry explores the relationship between the writer's sensibility and the language they employ, distinguishing between the purely idiosyncratic and the universally resonant. He draws upon the works of various masters of English literature to demonstrate how style serves as a bridge between the author's internal experience and the reader's understanding. By analyzing the components of effective prose and poetry, the author provides a rigorous framework for evaluating the quality and sincerity of literary expression.Renowned for its analytical depth and philosophical insight, 'The Problem of Style' remains a vital text for students of literature, professional critics, and writers seeking to understand the psychological and aesthetic foundations of their craft. It stands as a significant contribution to the study of rhetoric and the philosophy of language in the early twentieth century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This thought-provoking book offers a unique perspective on the concept of style in literature, delving into its multifaceted nature and exploring its profound impact on literary analysis and interpretation. The author challenges conventional understandings of style as a mere embellishment, arguing instead that it is an intrinsic element inextricably linked to the writer's individual experience and mode of being. Through detailed analysis and insightful examples, this book sheds new light on the complex relationship between language and creativity, emphasizing the critical role of style in shaping the substance and meaning of literary works. In doing so, the author invites readers to reconsider established notions of literary style and its significance in understanding the nuances and complexities of human expression. 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.…