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How to Write a Sentence|Stanley Fish

How to Write a Sentence : And How to Read One

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New York Times Bestseller

"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

In this entertaining and erudite gem, world-class professor and New York Times columnist Stanley Fish offers both sentence craft and sentence pleasure, skills invaluable to any writer (or reader).

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. Drawing on a wide range of great writers, from Philip Roth to Antonin Scalia to Jane Austen, How to Write a Sentence is much more than a writing manual--it is 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.

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  • ISBN-13: 9798212210188
  • ISBN-10: 9798212210188
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Publish Date: March 2023
  • Dimensions: 5.59 x 5.75 x 0.55 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.35 pounds

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