Clear and Simple as the Truth by Mark Turner
Considers style, not as an elegant accessory of effective prose, but as its very heart. This book introduces a range of styles - reflexive, practical, plain, contemplative, romantic, prophetic, and others - contrasting them to classic style. Its adopts the pose that the motive is truth, the purpose is presentation, and the occasion is informal.
[For] the mature student, this is indeed a classicFor the connoisseur, it is indispensable. -- Thomas D'Evelyn, Boston Book Review An acclaimed new reference manual. -- The Chicago Sun Times Whether they can spark a revival in classic writing is uncertain, but Thomas and Turner serve their topic well. A good choice for the serious stylist and those learning the craft. -- Library Journal Thomas and Turner engagingly delineate the attributes of a classic style of writing... In the second half, Thomas and Turner cite examples of classic style in excerpts from the writing of well-known literary figures. -- Booklist
Professor of English at the University of Maryland, Mark Turner Death Is the Mother of Beauty: Thought, Metaphor, Critique (Chicago) is one of his books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691029177 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691029172 |
| Title | Clear and Simple as the Truth |
| Author | Mark Turner |
| Series | Princeton Legacy Library |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 1996-12-15 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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