Explore the power and pitfalls of language in William Mathews's "Words; Their Use and Abuse." This insightful work delves into the nuances of English usage, offering a comprehensive exploration of style, rhetoric, and the art of effective communication. Mathews examines how words can be wielded with precision and grace, or carelessly misused to obscure meaning and mislead. From discussions of grammatical correctness to examinations of eloquence and persuasive language, this book provides a wealth of knowledge for anyone ...
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Explore the power and pitfalls of language in William Mathews's "Words; Their Use and Abuse." This insightful work delves into the nuances of English usage, offering a comprehensive exploration of style, rhetoric, and the art of effective communication. Mathews examines how words can be wielded with precision and grace, or carelessly misused to obscure meaning and mislead. From discussions of grammatical correctness to examinations of eloquence and persuasive language, this book provides a wealth of knowledge for anyone seeking to improve their command of the English language. Discover timeless principles of rhetoric and gain a deeper understanding of the impact of word choice. Whether you are a student of linguistics, a writer seeking inspiration, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty and power of language, this classic text offers invaluable insights into the art of verbal expression. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Very Good. Later printing. x, 494pp. Illustrated. Page and cloth edges age-toned, small chip on bottom inside gutter, spine darkened with edges rubbed, very good lacking the scarce dust jacket.
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Good. Book. 12mo-over 6¾-7¾" tall. Original red cloth hard covers, with decorative gilt tiles to front and spine. All edges red; grey endpapers. Scarce Canadian issue (probable first edition thus), with imprint on spine, and integral title-page. Some moderate wear and staining to covers; spine discoloured. Otherwise clean, tight and unmarked. Very neat--a sound copy. 307pp.
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