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(0)Brooks Landon
Author
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Why do some lengthy sentences flow effortlessly while others stumble along? Why are you captivated by the writing of particular authors? How can you craft sentences that reflect your unique outlook on the world? This lively, 24-lecture course introduces you to the myriad ways in which we think about, talk about, and write sentences. Reviving the sentence-oriented approach to studying writing, Professor Landon provides a greater context for what
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Series
Studies in literary themes and genres volume no. 12
Publisher
Twayne Publishers
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
Description
Provides a broad overview of the science fiction genre and how it evolved in the twentieth century from dime store novels through the pulp era and into its goldenage. Examines the work, critical reception, and influence of major writers of the genre.
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Series
Twayne's United States authors volume TUSAS 550
Publisher
Twayne
Pub. Date
1989.
Language
English
Description
Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Thomas Berger.
Series
Publisher
Great Courses
Pub. Date
©2008
Language
English
Description
Great writing begins--and ends--with the sentence. Whether two words ("Jesus wept.") or 1,287 words (a sentence in William Faulkner's Absalom! Absalom!), sentences have the power to captivate, entertain, motivate, educate, and, most importantly, delight. Understanding the variety of ways to construct sentences, from the smallest clause to the longest sentence, is important to enhancing your appreciation of great writing and potentially improving your...