Principles of Composition (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Percy Holmes Boynton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265944007 ISBN 13: 9780265944004

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Build a clear, confident approach to writing.

This nonfiction guide explains how to plan, structure, and refine college writing with practical steps and concrete examples. It emphasizes the whole composition, from choosing topics to shaping paragraphs, sentences, and diction, so you can communicate ideas clearly and engagingly. The book also covers how to use sources, develop notes, and apply criticism to make your work more persuasive and well‑supported. Ideal for students and aspiring writers who want a solid, hands‑on foundation in rhetoric and composition.

Readers will learn to approach writing as a cohesive craft. You’ll explore how to choose subjects, organize ideas, and balance clarity with interest. The text connects theory to practice through step‑by‑step guidance, example passages, and focused exercises. It also explains how to revise sentences, craft effective paragraphs, and use diction to fit purpose and audience. Across topics from description to narration and argument, the book shows how to improve both the form and impact of your writing.

• Understand how to plan a whole composition and keep your purpose in view.
• Develop strong, coherent paragraphs with clear topic sentences and purposeful endings.
• Improve sentence clarity, variety, and rhythm through controlled usage and revision.
• Practice diction, style, and the ethical use of sources to support ideas.

Ideal for readers of student writing, teachers delivering college composition courses, and anyone seeking a practical, well‑structured approach to improving their writing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265944007
• ISBN 13: 9780265944004
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 410