Lucas, F. L
Style - Harriman Classics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857198785
- author:
- Lucas, F. L
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harriman House Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 290
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
First published in 1960, Style has become a legendary guide to writing stylish prose. Written by F.L. Lucas, a Cambridge don and veteran of Bletchley Park, it offers unique authority and good humour as he takes readers through his ten points of effective prose style.
This book provides a tour of some of the best and worst writing in various languages and literatures, with wry, perceptive insights and rich anecdotes. With its timeless advice on how to write forcefully and persuasively, Style remains a valuable resource for writers seeking to improve their craft.