Readings In Prose And Verse (1868)

By Scottish Schoolbook Association

Book Overview

Readings In Prose And Verse is a book published in 1868 by the Scottish Schoolbook Association. The book is a collection of literary works that includes both prose and poetry. The pieces were selected to provide a variety of styles and themes, with the aim of improving the reading and comprehension skills of students.The book is divided into sections, each containing a different type of literature. The first section is made up of fables and fairy tales, followed by stories and anecdotes. The third section is dedicated to poetry, with works from famous poets such as William Wordsworth, Robert Burns, and Lord Byron. The fourth section contains essays and speeches, including works by Abraham Lincoln and Charles Dickens.The book is designed for use in schools, with each piece accompanied by questions and exercises to help students understand and analyze the text. The questions cover a range of topics, from vocabulary and grammar to literary devices and themes.Overall, Readings In Prose And Verse is a comprehensive collection of literary works that provides a valuable resource for students and teachers alike. Its diverse range of pieces and accompanying exercises make it an effective tool for improving reading and comprehension skills.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164853945
• ISBN13: 9781164853947
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"