The Threshold of English Prose [Paperback]

Originally published in 1930, this book was written to provide younger readers with examples from various forms of English prose.Originally published in 1930, this book was written to provide younger readers with examples from various forms of English prose, excluding the novel. The text is divided into seven main sections encompassing essays, letters, biography, travel writing, nature writing, history and public speeches.Originally published in 1930, this book was written to provide younger readers with examples from various forms of English prose, excluding the novel. The text is divided into seven main sections encompassing essays, letters, biography, travel writing, nature writing, history and public speeches.Originally published in 1930, this book was written to provide younger readers with examples from various forms of English prose, excluding the novel. The text is divided into seven main sections encompassing essays, letters, biography, travel writing, nature writing, history and public speeches. Each section begins with an editorial introduction and exercises are included at the end. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English prose and the history of education.Preface; 1. The essay; 2. The letter; 3. Biography; 4. Travel; 5. Nature; 6. History; 7. Public speeches; 8. A note on the novel; 9. Exercises.