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- Letters To My Grandson (1922)

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""The Glory of English Prose: Letters to My Grandson"" is a collection of letters written by Stephen Coleridge to his grandson in 1922. The book is a tribute to the beauty and power of the English language, particularly as it is used in prose writing. Coleridge, a writer and poet himself, shares his insights and observations on some of the greatest works of English literature, from Shakespeare and Milton to Dickens and Thackeray. He also discusses the importance of clear and effective writing, offering advice on how to improve one's own prose. Throughout the book, Coleridge emphasizes the value of literature as a means of understanding and appreciating the world around us, and encourages his grandson to develop a lifelong love of reading and writing. This book is a timeless tribute to the art of English prose, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their writing or deepening their appreciation of literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164170983
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 244
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x13 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 331 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 16. december 2024
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""The Glory of English Prose: Letters to My Grandson"" is a collection of letters written by Stephen Coleridge to his grandson in 1922. The book is a tribute to the beauty and power of the English language, particularly as it is used in prose writing. Coleridge, a writer and poet himself, shares his insights and observations on some of the greatest works of English literature, from Shakespeare and Milton to Dickens and Thackeray. He also discusses the importance of clear and effective writing, offering advice on how to improve one's own prose. Throughout the book, Coleridge emphasizes the value of literature as a means of understanding and appreciating the world around us, and encourages his grandson to develop a lifelong love of reading and writing. This book is a timeless tribute to the art of English prose, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their writing or deepening their appreciation of literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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