Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The Art of Letter-Writing, Illustrated by Examples from the Best Authors
Author: To the Letter
Author: Simon GarfieldPublisher: Gotham Books
ISBN: 9781782113775
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
SIGNED EDITIONTo the Letter tells the story of our remarkable journey through the mail. From Roman wood chips discovered near Hadrian's Wall to the wonders and terrors of email, Simon Garfield explores how we have written to each other over the centuries and what our letters reveal about our lives. Along the way he delves into the great correspondences of our time, from Cicero and Petrarch to Jane Austen and Ted Hughes (and John Keats, Virginia Woolf, Jack Kerouac, Anaïs Nin and Charles Schulz), and traces the very particular advice offered by bestselling letter-writing manuals. He uncovers a host of engaging stories, including the tricky history of the opening greeting, the ideal ingredients for invisible ink, and the sad saga of the dead letter office. As the book unfolds, so does the story of a moving wartime correspondence that shows how letters can change the course of life. To the Letter is a wonderful celebration of letters in every form, and a passionate rallying cry to keep writing.
The Art of Letter-Writing, Illustrated by Examples From the Best Authors
Author: ArtPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020680588
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The art of letter writing is a lost art in the age of instant communication, but it was once an essential skill. This book offers a comprehensive guide to writing letters in the style of the great authors of the past. It includes examples of letters from Jane Austen, Samuel Johnson, and other literary luminaries, providing readers with a sense of the elegance and grace that once characterized the art of correspondence. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of writing or the art of communication. 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 copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Art of Letter-writing, Illustrated by Examples from the Best Authors
Author: ArtKind Regards
Author: Liz WilliamsPublisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1843179202
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Despite the ever-growing influence of technology, handwritten letters are regaining their value, meaning and popularity.
The Art of Letter-Writing, Illustrated by Examples from the Best Authors
Author: ArtPublisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781343344938
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
How to Write Letters
Author: James Willis WestlakePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Letter writing
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The Art of Letter-Writing, Illustrated by Examples from the Best Authors
Author: Trieste Publishing Pty LimitedPublisher:
ISBN: 9780649029037
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
For the Love of Letters
Author: John O'ConnellPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476718814
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
Remember letters? They were good, weren’t they? The thrill of receiving that battered envelope, all the better for the wait . . . In this richly entertaining book, paper geek John O’Connell puts forward a passionate case for the value of letter-writing in a distracted, technology-obsessed world. Drawing on great examples from the past, he shows that the best letters have much to teach us – Samuel Richardson’s ‘familiar letters’; Wilfred Owen’s outpourings to his mother; the sly observational charms of Jane Austen. And in doing so he reminds us of the kind of letters we would all write if we had the time – the perfect thank-you letter, a truly empathetic condolence letter, and of course the heartfelt declaration of love. Was there a Golden Age of Letters? Why is handwriting so important? Can we ever regain the hallowed slowness of the pre-Twitter era? In answering these questions O’Connell shows how a proper letter is an object to be cherished, its crafting an act of exposure which gives shape and meaning to the chaos of life. *** ‘The nib touches the paper. And instinctively I follow the old formula: address in top right-hand corner; date just beneath it on the left-hand side. My writing looks weird. I hand-write so infrequently these days that I’ve developed a graphic stammer - my brain’s way of registering its impatience and bemusement. What are you doing? Just send an email! I haven’t got all night . . .’
A Handbook for Letter Writing
Author: SC GuptaPublisher: Arihant Publications India limited
ISBN: 9350947307
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
A Handbook for Letter Writing’ is a comprehensive & exhaustive book which has been designed to help in learning the art and techniques of writing letters. The words and language that are being used while writing a letter not only shows our knowledge but also reflects our personality.The present book on letter writing has been divided into five chapters namely An Introduction of Letter Writing, Informal Letters, Formal Letters, Reference/ Recommendation Letters and Email. This book contains various types of letters – Personal, Business Letters, Applications, Official Letters, Application Writing, Apology, Condolence, etc. The book also contains the E-mailing, Report Writing and Press Release sections. A simple and easy language with the latest pattern has been used in this book. This book will also help you in developing the research and writing skills.