Specimens Of Prose Description (1895)

By Charles Sears Baldwin

Book Overview

Specimens of Prose Description (1895) is a book by Charles Sears Baldwin that showcases various examples of descriptive writing. The book includes excerpts from works by notable authors such as Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau, as well as lesser-known writers. The selections cover a range of subjects, including nature, cities, people, and emotions. Baldwin provides brief introductions to each excerpt, offering context and analysis. The book is intended as a resource for students and writers looking to improve their descriptive writing skills, as well as for readers interested in the art of description. Overall, Specimens of Prose Description is a valuable contribution to the study of English literature and the craft of writing.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: 1437076823
• ISBN13: 9781437076820
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"