Studies In Prose -

The selections presented in this book have a double value forthe student. First, as example of clear and forceful thinking; second, asspecimens of good English. These extracts should stimulate his interest in thelarger works of such writers a Addison, Carlyle, Macaulay and Newman. Webstershould be closely studied as a master of English style, with special regard ofthe needs of the public speaker. The chapter entitled "Speech andThought", for Lotze's famous work, Microcosmus, is particularlycommended to the student's attention.