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100 1 _aBates, Arlo,
_d1850-1918
245 1 0 _aTalks on Writing English. First Series
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-11-29
508 _aE-text prepared by David Tipple, Shaun Pinder, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Talks on Writing English. First Series" by Arlo Bates is a guide on English composition written during the late 19th century. This work consists of lectures that aim to enhance the reader's understanding and skills in writing, focusing on both the art and technique of effective composition. Bates discusses the principles necessary for good writing, emphasizing clarity, structure, and emotional engagement, making the book particularly valuable for aspiring writers and those interested in mastering the craft. At the start of the book, Bates offers insight into the nature of writing as both an innate skill and a learnable craft. He distinguishes between the incommunicable powers of imagination and creativity, which he believes cannot be taught, and the communicable techniques of writing that can be developed through study and practice. He expresses the importance of understanding composition and encourages readers to recognize that effective writing involves meticulous attention to technique, clarity of thought, and an audience-centered approach. The opening lays the groundwork for the detailed exploration of writing principles, engaging readers in a thoughtful discussion about what it truly means to write well. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish language -- Composition and exercises
653 _aEnglish language -- Rhetoric
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47494
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