A Minimum Course in Rhetoric (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry C. Edgar

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332201031 ISBN 13: 9780332201030

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the building blocks of clear English with a practical, step‑by‑step course in rhetoric that stays focused on real writing

This nonfiction guide breaks down the core qualities of good English, beginning with unity and moving through structure, order, and precision. It presents a clear, classroom-tested approach to planning, outlining, and polishing writing, using short chapters and concrete examples.

• Learn how to keep a theme, paragraph, and sentence tied to one purpose
• Explore practical methods for outlining, arranging ideas, and improving clarity
• Practice with focused exercises and appendices on description, argument, letters, and more
• Build habits that improve coherence, conciseness, and overall readability

Ideal for students, teachers, and writers who want a reliable, no‑nonsense path to better English through tested principles and hands‑on practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332201031
• ISBN 13: 9780332201030
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 464