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Elegant Extracts
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Letters & EssaysLiterary CriticismWriting Instruction
ISBN13: 9781024422245
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 298
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Elegant Extracts, Volume 3 presents a curated collection of instructive, moral, and entertaining passages drawn from the works of eminent prose writers. Compiled by Vicesimus Knox, this volume continues the tradition of offering readers a treasury of literary excerpts designed to enlighten, inspire, and cultivate virtue.
Featuring a diverse range of topics and styles, the selections in this volume provide valuable insights into human nature, ethics, and the art of writing. Readers will find passages suitable for contemplation, discussion, and the improvement of their own literary skills. This collection is ideal for students, educators, and anyone seeking to enrich their understanding of classical prose and its enduring relevance.
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