Barnet & Stubbs's Practical Guide to Writing

by Sylvan Barnet, Marcia Stubbs (Other Contributor)

The esteemed authors of this classic 3-in-1 rhetoric include samples of their own writing, student writing, and the writing of some 50 essayists to help readers form and develop ideas, and communicate those ideas clearly on paper. Stressing writing as a process involving both reading and critical thinking, the text helps students to create skillful essays in exposition, analysis, and persuasion. Professional essays and student pieces alike stimulate readers and provide them with models of a variety of writing samples.

Genres: Writing, Language

802 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1990

About the author

Sylvan Barnet is an American literary critic and Shakespearean scholar. He is a Fletcher Professor of English Emeritus at Tufts University.

Barnet is the author of numerous books and articles on Shakespeare. He is the general editor of the Signet Classics Shakespeare,[1] the author of A Short Guide to Shakespeare,[2] and has written many textbooks. He is the co-author with William Burto of occasional essays on aspects of Japanese art.[3] He has also written books about the art of writing.

Reviews

[Alicia Zuto · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hope this is the right book. It's the 5th edition but either way in regards to the Barnett and Stubbs Practical Guide to Writing 5th edition, I was really impressed. As the authors wished they did make it compact but has absolutely everything I could possibly ask for when it comes to writing, reviving, editing. It has exercises and examples. As somebody who's been studying for a couple years I think this would have been beneficial in the beginning and I still will flip through it and hold on to it. It's definitely one of my favorite. They were very elaborate with everything and didn't go overboard where you got sick of the reiteration. Thank you for a great guide!

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I use it as a quick reference, but surprisingly, it's full of helpful tips that are worth reviewing from time to time.