On the Art of Writing; Lectures Delivered in the University of Cambridge, 1913-1914 Samuel P. King edited and with an introduction

edited and with an introduction by the distinguished Latin American scholar Ilan Stavans and brilliantly translated by an array of well-known poets

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On the Art of Writing; Lectures Delivered in the University of Cambridge, 1913-1914 Samuel P. King edited and with an introductionA renowned critic and scholar addresses the artistic and vital nature of language as well as the skills needed to convey and receive the written word. A compilation of principles and practical guidelines, this enduring guide examines the practice of writing, the use of jargon, style, and the history of English literature.