Bibliograph

How to write a sentence, and how to read one, by Stanley Fish

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How to write a sentence, and how to read one, by Stanley Fish

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to write a sentence

Oclc number

641532413

Responsibility statement

by Stanley Fish

Sub title

and how to read one

Summary

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

Target audience

adult

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