English· 5:42:01· 16 chapters
This is a 1910 guide for those who wish to learn how to correctly (though maybe not "properly") create sentences, use figures of speech, write letters, and more, all while choosing the right words and doing it with style. Joseph Devlin's words may not all be relevant still today, but at least it sounds good when it's read aloud! (Summary by Andrew Lebrun)
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Introduction
02:31 - Chapter 2
Requirements of Speech
12:43 - Chapter 3
Essentials of English Grammar
40:46 - Chapter 4
The Sentence
29:20 - Chapter 5
Figurative Language
17:34 - Chapter 6
Punctuation
33:10 - Chapter 7
Letter Writing
26:31 - Chapter 8
Errors
26:37 - Chapter 9
Pitfalls to Avoid
37:21 - Chapter 10
Style
27:44 - Chapter 11
Suggestions
18:34 - Chapter 12
Slang
17:37 - Chapter 13
Writing for Newspapers
18:59 - Chapter 14
Choice of Words
13:33 - Chapter 15
English Language
14:22 - Chapter 16
Masters and Masterpieces of Literature
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