On the Art of Writing; Lectures Delivered in the University of Cambridge, 1913-1914 Samuel P. King Shortlisted for the 2015 Goldsmiths

Shortlisted for the 2015 Goldsmiths Prize

it is easy to respond to this play as if it were about all young lovers rather than about a particular couple in a very unusual world

falls in love with an outspoken American professor

that people after the age of 65 or thereabouts begin to experience the fear of death in a very palpable way

On the Art of Writing; Lectures Delivered in the University of Cambridge, 1913-1914 Samuel P. King Shortlisted for the 2015 GoldsmithsA renowned critic and scholar addresses the artistic and vital nature of language as well as the skills needed to convey and receive the written word. A compilation of principles and practical guidelines, this enduring guide examines the practice of writing, the use of jargon, style, and the history of English literature.