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How to Write a Sentence

by Stanley Fish
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A New York Times bestseller—"Part ode, part how-to guide to the art of the well-constructed sentence" (NPR).
Some appreciate fine art; others appreciate fine wines. Stanley Fish appreciates fine sentences. The New York Times columnist and world-class professor has long been an aficionado of language. Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks them down into digestible morsels, giving readers an instant play-by-play.
In this entertaining and erudite gem, Fish offers both sentence craft and sentence pleasure, skills invaluable to any writer (or reader). How to Write a Sentence is both a spirited love letter to the written word and a key to understanding how great writing works; it is a book that will stand the test of time.
"Both deeper and more democratic than The Elements of Style" —Adam Haslett, Financial Times
"A guided tour through some of the most beautiful, arresting sentences in the English language." —Slate
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Publisher: HarperCollins

Kindle Book

  • Release date: March 19, 2024

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780062006851
  • Release date: March 19, 2024

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780062006851
  • File size: 1148 KB
  • Release date: March 19, 2024
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Kindle Book
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subjects

Writing Language Arts Nonfiction

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:1270
Text Difficulty:10-12

A New York Times bestseller—"Part ode, part how-to guide to the art of the well-constructed sentence" (NPR).
Some appreciate fine art; others appreciate fine wines. Stanley Fish appreciates fine sentences. The New York Times columnist and world-class professor has long been an aficionado of language. Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks them down into digestible morsels, giving readers an instant play-by-play.
In this entertaining and erudite gem, Fish offers both sentence craft and sentence pleasure, skills invaluable to any writer (or reader). How to Write a Sentence is both a spirited love letter to the written word and a key to understanding how great writing works; it is a book that will stand the test of time.
"Both deeper and more democratic than The Elements of Style" —Adam Haslett, Financial Times
"A guided tour through some of the most beautiful, arresting sentences in the English language." —Slate
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Writing Language Arts Nonfiction