English Prose

“English Prose: Its Elements, History, and Usage” by John Earle, first published in 1890, offers a comprehensive exploration of the art and craft of English prose. This volume delves into the essential elements that constitute effective prose, tracing its historical evolution and providing practical guidance on its usage. Earle’s work examines the nuances of composition, rhetoric, and grammar, making it an invaluable resource for students, writers, and anyone seeking to master the intricacies of the English language. This book provides a deep understanding of the foundations of good writing, from sentence structure to stylistic choices. Whether for academic study or personal enrichment, “English Prose” remains a relevant and insightful guide to the enduring power and beauty of well-crafted prose.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.