Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults
1909
Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults
1909
Published in 1909, 'Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults' by Ambrose Bierce is a guide to improving writing precision and clarity. The book critiques common errors in English usage, systematically listing misused words and phrases, such as 'admission' versus 'admittance.' Bierce's witty approach highlights the importance of correct language in effective communication, making this work both a cautionary guide for writers and a humorous examination of linguistic intricacies.
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“I could do nothing but hope that Heaven would be more merciful to us all than we are to one another.””
— Ambrose Bierce
“Francisais,””
— Ambrose Bierce
“for greatness is power and power is a menace.””
— Ambrose Bierce
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