A Manual of Composition and Rhetoric: A Text-Book for Schools and Colleges (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John S. Hart

9780266874577: A Manual of Composition and Rhetoric: A Text-Book for Schools and Colleges (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266874576 ISBN 13: 9780266874577

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Master the art of powerful writing with clear, practical guidance on sublimity and expressive style.

This classic rhetoric text teaches how to recognize and evoke awe, dignity, and depth in prose, using concrete examples and step‑by‑step guidance. It explains what makes subjects feel sublime and how a writer’s own vision shapes effective description.

Designed for students and teachers, the book blends theory with practical practices. It shows how to select striking details, balance clarity with grandeur, and craft passages that rise above ordinary writing. Through accessible explanations and literary illustrations, readers learn to transform ideas into compelling, memorable prose.

Identify the elements that create sublimity in natural scene, heroic action, and moral courage.
Discover how to structure a sublime passage and choose details that elevate the subject.
Explore how mood, tone, and imagery work together to engage the reader.
Gain concrete examples and guidelines you can apply to everyday writing tasks.

Ideal for students of composition and anyone seeking to improve their expressive writing.

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