On the Art of Writing (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Lectures delivered in the University of Cambridge 1913-1914By Arthur Quiller-Couch
Length6h 51m
About this audiobook
On the Art of Writing gathers Arthur Quiller-Couch's Cambridge lectures into a lucid meditation on prose, rhetoric, taste, and literary discipline. Written in a polished, conversational style, the book moves between practical counsel and humane criticism, urging clarity, sincerity, rhythm, and restraint. Situated within the early twentieth-century tradition of belletristic literary instruction, it resists mechanical rules while defending the moral seriousness of language and the writer's responsibility to meaning. Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, often known as "Q," was a novelist, critic, editor, and influential man of letters, best remembered for The Oxford Book of English Verse and for his tenure as King Edward VII Professor of English Literature at Cambridge. His wide reading, editorial judgment, and experience as both craftsman and teacher shaped this book's generous yet exacting vision of authorship, including his famous admonition to sacrifice cherished flourishes when they impede truth. This volume is recommended to students, writers, teachers, and general readers seeking more than a handbook of technique. It offers a cultivated guide to prose as an ethical and aesthetic practice, rewarding anyone interested in how good writing is formed, judged, and preserved.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (116)
Includes Goodreads
GenreOther
Length6 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Palmer Method of Business Writing (Annotated)
11LECTURE IV.
2Introduction
12LECTURE V.
3Synopsis
13LECTURE VI.
4Historical Context
14LECTURE VII
5TO JOHN HAY LOBBAN
15LECTURE VIII.
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6PREFACE
16LECTURE IX.
7LECTURE
17LECTURE X.
8LECTURE I.
18Analysis
9LECTURE II.
19Reflection
10LECTURE III.
20Memorable Quotes
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