Essentials of English Composition (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Horace S. Tarbell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484551442 ISBN 13: 9780484551441

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Build solid writing habits with a practical, classroom-tested approach.

This reference guides students from grammar school through early high school, focusing on how to put clear, connected thoughts on paper. It emphasizes the art of writing as a skill that can be learned step by step, with plenty of guided practice and concrete rules.

In this edition, you’ll find instruction on the core features of writing, along with exercises in description, narration, reproduction, and essay writing. It connects writing to real-world tasks like letters and parliamentary papers, and it includes guidance on punctuation, planning, and revision to help students improve steadily.

• Structured practice across description, narration, reproduction, and exposition
• Clear rules and examples for punctuation, sentence structure, and style
• Practical exercises backed by teacher guidance and classroom-ready plans
• A bridge from grammar basics to more advanced writing and editing

Ideal for readers of grammar-school and early high-school English, this book lays a durable foundation for confident, effective writing in any subject.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484551442
• ISBN 13: 9780484551441
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 308