English: Composition and Literature
English: Composition and Literature is a high-school textbook by W. F. Webster, principal of East High School in Minneapolis, published in 1900 and revised in 1902. It grew out of a course of study Webster presented to the National Educational Association and works through narration, description and exposition, paragraphs, sentences and words, verse forms and argument, always tying writing practice to the reading of literature. Webster deliberately avoids the fine distinctions of the old rhetoric books, aiming at what a young student can actually use. Appendices offer suggestions to teachers, rules for punctuation and marking compositions, and a reading list. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the opening pages are free.
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Is English: Composition and Literature in the public domain?
Yes. English: Composition and Literature by W. F. Webster is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
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About 6 h 36 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is English: Composition and Literature?
English: Composition and Literature by W. F. Webster is filed under "Philosophy" in the Vinteuil library.
