How to Write a Sentence: And How to Read One

Stanley Fish, a renowned language aficionado and columnist, appreciates fine sentences. He seeks sentences that captivate and inspire, like a seasoned sportscaster analyzing a play-by-play.

In this entertaining and erudite book, Fish offers both sentence craft and pleasure, invaluable skills for writers and readers. He analyzes great writers from Shakespeare to Leonard, providing a literary tour of history. How to Write a Sentence is a spirited love letter to the written word and a key to understanding great writing.

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