Lasch, Christopher
Plain Style: A Guide to Written English
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812218145
- author:
- Lasch, Christopher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 210mm
- Genre:
- Usage guides
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Plain Style: A Guide to Written English is a clear and readable guide to effective composition by Christopher Lasch. Originally written for students at the University of Rochester, it offers a lively and witty alternative to The Elements of Style.
This concise guide provides timeless principles of writing, while also showcasing Lasch's distinctive voice as a cultural critic and thinker. It is not just a primer, but an essay in cultural criticism that explores the importance of directness, clarity, and honesty in expression.
For those seeking practical advice on writing, Plain Style offers succinct wisdom that has been valued by teachers and students for years. This book provides a unique insight into Lasch's work and is an indispensable guide to writing.
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