Workmanship In Words (1916)

By James Prentice Kelley

Book Overview

""Workmanship In Words"" is a book written by James Prentice Kelley and first published in 1916. The book is a guide to effective writing, focusing on the importance of craftsmanship in the use of language. Kelley argues that writing is a form of art, and that writers must take great care in selecting and arranging words in order to create a work that is both beautiful and meaningful. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the use of metaphor, the importance of clarity and simplicity, and the role of grammar in effective communication. Kelley also provides numerous examples of good and bad writing, illustrating his points with passages from famous works of literature. ""Workmanship In Words"" is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve their writing skills, whether they are a professional writer or simply someone who wants to communicate more effectively.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: 1437366708
• ISBN13: 9781437366709
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"