02330cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500890015126400510024030000470029133600260033833700260036433800360039050000310042650800300045752012360048753400450172365300330176865300300180165300790183165300510191085600430196117470UtSlPG20260610133416.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPE1 aQuiller-Couch, Arthur,d1863-194410aOn the Art of Writing :bLectures delivered in the University of Cambridge 1913-1914 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-01-05  aProduced by James Tenison  a"On the Art of Writing" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of lectures on literary theory delivered at the University of Cambridge in the early 20th century. The text discusses the nature of literature, the distinction between prose and verse, and the principles of good writing. Its focus lies on the idea that literature is not merely an abstract science but rather an art that should be practiced consistently to improve one's craft.  At the start of the book, Quiller-Couch emphasizes the importance of approaching literature with openness to the author's intentions, asserting that literature nourishes noble characters and shapes intellectual breeding. He reflects on the history of literature, touching on the integration of poetry and philosophy, and cautions against the division of literature into rigid categories. The opening sets a contemplative tone, establishing a foundation for exploring the principles of writing which will be elaborated upon in subsequent lectures. Quiller-Couch's intention is to inspire a commitment to the art of writing and to advocate for its active practice among students, ensuring that English literature continues to thrive and evolve. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish language -- Rhetoric  aEnglish language -- Style  aEnglish language -- Rhetoric -- Study and teaching -- England -- Cambridge  aCreative writing (Higher education) -- England40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17470