{"product_id":"better-writing-henry-seidel-canby-9781025302805","title":"Better Writing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Better Writing\" is a practical and insightful guide to the art of composition, written by the distinguished literary critic and educator Henry Seidel Canby. Rather than focusing solely on the rigid mechanics of grammar and syntax, Canby explores the underlying principles of effective expression and the mental processes that lead to clear, impactful prose. He addresses the challenges faced by writers in organizing their thoughts, selecting the right words, and developing a distinctive voice that resonates with readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work serves as a bridge between the technical rules of the English language and the creative act of communication. Canby provides valuable advice on how to achieve clarity, force, and beauty in writing, making it an essential resource for students, professionals, and anyone looking to refine their literary craft. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes that good writing is a reflection of clear thinking, offering timeless wisdom on how to translate ideas into compelling narratives. \"Better Writing\" remains a significant contribution to the study of rhetoric and style, providing foundational techniques for mastering the written word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 may 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Henry Seidel Canby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 102530280X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025302805\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.33d","brand":"Henry Seidel Canby","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48623631565055,"sku":"9781025302805","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/better-writing-henry-seidel-canby-9781025302805","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}