Rhetoric And English Composition (1907)

By George Rice Carpenter

Book Overview

Rhetoric And English Composition is a book written by George Rice Carpenter and first published in 1907. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of rhetoric and English composition. It is divided into two parts: the first part deals with the principles of rhetoric, including the nature of language, the principles of style, and the principles of argumentation. The second part deals with the principles of English composition, including the principles of sentence structure, paragraph structure, and essay structure. Throughout the book, Carpenter provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers apply the principles he discusses. He also includes a variety of readings from famous authors, such as Shakespeare and Emerson, to illustrate the principles in action. Overall, Rhetoric And English Composition is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills, whether they are a student or a professional writer. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy to understand and apply the principles discussed. Despite being over a century old, the book's advice and guidance remain relevant and useful today.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: 1437145957
• ISBN13: 9781437145953
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"