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For more than a decade, Clear and Simple as the Truth has guided readers to consider style not as an elegant accessory of effective prose but as its very heart. FrancisNol Thomas and Mark Turner present writing as an intellectual activity, not a passive application of verbal skills. In classic style, the motive is truth, the purpose is presentation, the reader and writer are intellectual equals, and the occasion is informal. This general style of presentation is at home everywhere, from business memos to personal letters and from magazine articles to student essays. Everyone talks about style, but no one explains it. The authors of this book do; and in doing so, they provoke the reader to consider style, not as an elegant accessory of effective prose, but as its very heart.At a time when writing skills have virtually disappeared, what can be done? If only people learned the principles of verbal correctness, the essential rules, wouldn't good prose simply fall into place? Thomas and Turner say no. Attending to rules of grammar, sense, and sentence structure will no more lead to effective prose than knowing the mechanics of a golf swing will lead to a holeinone. Furthermore, tenstep programs to better writing exacerbate the problem by failing to recognize, as Thomas and Turner point out, that there are many styles with different standards.The book is divided into four parts. The first, 'Principles of Classic Style,' defines the style and contrasts it with a number of others. 'The Museum' is a guided tour through examples of writing, both exquisite and execrable. 'The Studio,' new to this edition, presents a series of structured exercises. Finally, 'Further Readings in Classic Prose' offers a list of additional examples drawn from a range of times, places, and subjects. A companion website, classicprose.com, offers supplementary examples, exhibits, and commentary, and features a selection of pieces written by students in courses that used Clear and Simple as the Truth as a textbook.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Clear and Simple as the Truth'? A: The book emphasizes writing as an intellectual activity, focusing on the principles of classic prose style and the importance of truth and clarity in writing.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Francis-Noël Thomas and Mark Turner, noted for their insights on writing and style.
- Q: What are the key sections of the book? A: The book is divided into four parts: 'Principles of Classic Style', 'The Museum', 'The Studio', and 'Further Readings in Classic Prose'.
- Q: Is there any online resource that complements this book? A: Yes, the companion website classicprose.com offers supplementary examples, exhibits, commentary, and student-written pieces.
- Q: What kind of exercises are included in the book? A: The book includes structured exercises in 'The Studio' section, which are designed to enhance writing skills.
- Q: What is the publication date of the second edition? A: The second edition was published on March 20, 2011.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is available in 'New' condition.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book has a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Foreign Language Study & Reference.