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"The art of writing is a living business," declares Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch in the Preface to this classic. "Literature is not a mere science, to be studied; but an art, to be practiced. Great as is our own literature, we must consider it as a legacy to be improved . . . if... Read Full Overview

A fascinating book on the art of writing, taken from lectures delivered in the University Of Cambridge 1913-1914.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

In all the long quarrel set between philosophy and poetry I know of nothing finer, as of nothing more pathetically hopeless, than Plato's return upon himself in his last dialogue 'The Laws.' There are who find that dialogue (left unrevised) insufferably dull, as no doubt it is... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

"On the Art of Writing" is a classic guide to writing by Arthur Quiller-Couch, first published in 1916. Known affectionately as "Q," Quiller-Couch was a respected writer, critic, and literary scholar of his time. In this book, he shares his insights and wisdom gleaned from... Read Full Overview