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Arthur Quiller‑Couch’s *On the Art of Writing* is a transcript of twelve lectures delivered at the University of Cambridge in 1913 and 1914. The work examines the practice of writing, distinguishes verse from prose, explores the difficulties of each, and discusses the lineage and teaching of English literature. Chapters include "Inaugural," "The Practice of Writing," "On the Difference between Verse and Prose," "On the Capital Difficulty of Verse," "Interlude: On Jargon," "On the Capital Difficulty of Prose," "Some Principles Reaffirmed," "On the Lineage of English Literature 1 and 2," "English Literature in Our Universities 1 and 2," and "On Style," with an accompanying index.
First publish date: 1916
Genre: Education & Language/Teaching
Authors: Arthur Quiller-Couch
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