This is a 1910 guide for those who wish to learn how to correctly (though maybe not "properly") create sentences, use figures of speech, write letters, and more, all while choosing the right words and doing it with style. Joseph Devlin's words may not all be relevant still today, but at least it sounds good when it's read aloud! (Summary by Andrew Lebrun)
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3 min
Introduction
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5 min
Masters and Masterpieces of Literature
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14 min
English Language
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14 min
Choice of Words
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19 min
Writing for Newspapers
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18 min
Slang
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19 min
Suggestions
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28 min
Style
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37 min
Pitfalls to Avoid
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27 min
Errors
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27 min
Letter Writing
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33 min
Punctuation
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18 min
Figurative Language
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29 min
The Sentence
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41 min
Essentials of English Grammar
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13 min
Requirements of Speech
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Introduction
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14 min ↗
Masters and Masterpieces of Literature
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14 min ↗
English Language
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19 min ↗
Choice of Words