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Making Sense of Nonsense: Writing Advice from Lewis Carroll and the Jabberwocky
Published: April 22, 2008 | Author: Philip Yaffe | Unrated |
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| Author Lewis Carroll is renowned for his light, almost fluffy children's books and his nonsensical poems, most notably "The Jabberwocky" from Alice through the Looking Glass. So what can we learn from him about clear, concise, persuasive expository (non-fiction) writing? Actually, a great deal, because under the surface "The Jabberwocky" is a meticulously crafted and masterly executed example of clear, concise, persuasive prose.
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What Abraham Lincoln Can Teach Us about Clear, Concise Writing
Published: March 10, 2008 | Author: Philip Yaffe | Unrated |
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| Abraham Lincoln, America's iconic 16th President (1861-65), was never known as either a great writer or a great orator. Yet he penned one of the most highly praised and oft-quoted speeches in history. It was probably so good because it clearly expressed his controlled passion towards the monumental event he was talking about. Nevertheless, it is possible to dispassionately analyze it and draw some important lessons.
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