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*Artful Sentences* is not a traditional handbook, nor a history of rhetoric, nor a critique of other syntactic theories. Instead, Virginia Tufte offers her distinctive perspective on sentence structure, focusing on the ways sentences shape and convey meaning. Drawing on her extensive literary knowledge, she illustrates her ideas with well‑chosen, often surprising examples that underscore the symbolic nature of syntax. This work serves as a pivotal resource for writers seeking to deepen their understanding of how sentence construction can enhance their prose.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Education & Language/Linguistics
Authors: Virginia Tufte
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