Elementary German Prose Composition: Being Parts I. And II. Of - Hardcover

C. A. Buchheim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484197843 ISBN 13: 9780484197847

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master German Prose through carefully chosen extracts and practical practice

A clear, student‑friendly guide that uses English to teach modern German prose. It collects extracts from contemporary authors to show idiomatic usage, sentence structure, and the nuances of German syntax. The book also explains grammar rules and offers explanations that accompany the passages, with notes that aid translation and comprehension. Easy and short selections gradually build skills in word order, punctuation, and sentence construction, while later sections present short historical sketches to broaden style and vocabulary. This edition emphasizes practical learning over dull drills, and aims to make translating from English into German accurate and natural.

The First Part presents easy, detached sentences for basic practice; the Second Part moves to complete sketches, mainly historical, to widen application. Comprehensive notes accompany the extracts, covering idiomatic phrases and essential grammatical rules. An Introductory Part outlines core syntax, punctuation, and word division to ground students in solid fundamentals.

• Learn through modern, well‑selected German prose that mirrors real usage
• Understand sentence structure, word order, and the mechanics of translation
• Study punctuation, divisions of words, and key grammatical rules
• Practice with both short sentences and concise sketches to build fluency

Ideal for readers seeking a practical, structured path to mastering German prose, with an emphasis on idiom and clarity.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484197843
• ISBN 13: 9780484197847
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 202