1917 Hardcover Antiquarian Book, English Composition As A Social Problem, Antique Book, Text Book, Rare, Collectible
1917 Hardcover Antiquarian Book, English Composition As A Social Problem, Antique Book, Text Book, Rare, Collectible
English composition has been one of the least interesting subjects taught in schools. The ordinary student has found the task of linguistic expression a dull exercise. Largely because he was provided with no initial enthusiasm for composing, speaking and writing in the classroom he had no way to express or communicate his feelings and ideas. The pupil has been forced to observe the rules and niceties of the English language without ever being aware of any vital way of their uses to him. The result is that expression through language has been the most formal and artificial of all the school studies. In spite of years of training, our students fail to become easy, clear, and forceful writers. We are told that the Americans who can speak and write with fluency have learned the art outside of classrooms.
This is a scarce antiquarian book and is highly collectible.
Size:
7 x 4 3/4 inches
201 pages
Hardcover
Brown cloth cover
Published by The Riverside Press Cambridge, Massachusetts
Rare Antique Book
This book is in good condition. There is some underlining in this book. The pages are only slightly foxed (yellow) which is unusual for a book of this age. The binding is tight but there is some minor pulling at the front. This book is over 100 years old
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