Advanced Course of Composition and Rhetoric (Classic Reprint): A Series of Practial Lessons on the Origin, History, and Pecularities of the English ... Essential Properties, Criticism, and the V - Brossura

Quackenbos, G. P.

 
9781330556009: Advanced Course of Composition and Rhetoric (Classic Reprint): A Series of Practial Lessons on the Origin, History, and Pecularities of the English ... Essential Properties, Criticism, and the V

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Master the art of writing with a volume that blends history, theory, and practical exercises. The Advanced Course of Composition and Rhetoric provides a comprehensive path from invention to polished expression, guiding readers through language origins, punctuation, taste, imagination, figures, style, and criticism.


Structured for advanced students, this edition pairs clear explanations with purposeful practice. It explains how language develops, how to digest ideas, and how to arrange them into strong, effective prose and poetry. The result is a practical, philosophy-led approach to mastering the essentials of good writing.



  • A thorough view of the English language, its history and forms

  • Step-by-step guidance on invention, organization, and expression

  • Instruction on rhetoric, prose types, and the use of figurative language

  • Exercises designed to build skills and deepen understanding


Ideal for readers seeking a solid, worksmanlike foundation in advanced composition and rhetorical technique.

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9780365529873: Advanced Course of Composition and Rhetoric: A Series of Practial Lessons on the Origin, History, and Pecularities of the English Language, ... Essential Properties, Criticism, and the V

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ISBN 10:  0365529877 ISBN 13:  9780365529873
Casa editrice: Forgotten Books, 2019
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