Clear and Simple as the Truth: Writing Classic Prose
Awards:   Winner of Prix du Rayonnement de la langue et de la litterature francaises of the Academie Francaise 1997 (France)
Author:   Francis-Noël Thomas ,  Mark Turner
Publisher:   Princeton University Press
Volume:   5201
ISBN:  

9780691654744


Pages:   234
Publication Date:   21 March 2017
Replaced By:   9780691147437
Format:   Hardback
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  • Winner of Prix du Rayonnement de la langue et de la litterature francaises of the Academie Francaise 1997 (France)

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Author:   Francis-Noël Thomas ,  Mark Turner
Publisher:   Princeton University Press
Imprint:   Princeton University Press
Volume:   5201
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.482kg
ISBN:  

9780691654744


ISBN 10:   0691654743
Pages:   234
Publication Date:   21 March 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780691147437
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.
Language:   English

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii Clear and Simple as the Truth 3 One: Principles of Classic Style 7 The Concept of Style 9 Recognizing Classic Style 14 The Elements of Style 19 The Classic Stand on the Elements of Style 27 Truth 27 Presentation 35 Scene 41 Cast 49 Thought and Language 61 Other Stands, Other Styles 72 Trade Secrets 103 Two: The Museum 113 Three: Further Readings in Classic Prose 197 Notes 207 Index 221

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Prix du Rayonnement de la langue et de la litterature francaises of the Academie Francaise [For] the mature student, this is indeed a classic. For the connoisseur, it is indispensable. --Thomas D'Evelyn, Boston Book Review An acclaimed new reference manual. --The Chicago Sun Times Whether they can spark a revival in classic writing is uncertain, but Thomas and Turner serve their topic well. A good choice for the serious stylist and those learning the craft. --Library Journal Thomas and Turner engagingly delineate the attributes of a classic style of writing... In the second half, Thomas and Turner cite examples of classic style in excerpts from the writing of well-known literary figures. --Booklist


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