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Mastery of expression through the ages helps any writer find clearer, more effective prose.
This collection gathers influential ideas on style, rhetoric, and translation of thought into words, from classic guidance to practical demonstrations. Readable and concise, it helps you see how language can be both clear and elegant without sacrificing purpose.
Inside you’ll find accessible takes on what makes good style, including how to favor ordinary words, use metaphor with care, and shape language to fit the subject. It blends theory with concrete examples, showing how ancient principles still inform modern writing.
- Principles of clear, tasteful prose and when style should rise or fall with the subject
- Guidance on metaphor, epithets, and the art of fitting language to meaning
- Illustrative passages and discussions from classical to Victorian authors
- Practical contrasts between poetry and prose, and the craft of rhythmic expression
Ideal for readers and writers seeking practical insight into language, style, and the art of persuasion.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a treatise on excellence in style, written by Aristotle, one of the most influential philosophers of all time. Aristotle presents the qualities of good styleâ"clarity, appropriateness to the subject at hand, and ornamentationâ"and argues that effective writing or speech should be designed to persuade the audience. The author draws from his Poetics to support his ideas, identifying powerful language, effective metaphors, and the use of equivocal and synonymous terms as essential tools. Aristotle acknowledges that the language of different disciplines may require alternative writing techniques and that writers must consider their audience. He emphasizes the importance of avoiding vulgarity and obscurity, striving instead for language that is both accessible and impactful. By analyzing the elements of persuasive language, this book provides a timeless framework for effective communication. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331219170_0
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