Write it Right

Name: Write it Right
Author: Ambrose Bierce

By: Ambrose Bierce

A collection of tips and pitfalls compiled by the great American short-story writer and satirist, to help attain mastery of English.

Witty, opinionated alphabetical examples of what Bierce considered poor (American) English and advice on alternatives - entertaining, thought-provoking, occasionally outdated but so interesting to see how style and taste have changed.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1909

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Non-Fiction

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Linguistics

Education

Author

Ambrose Bierce

United States

Bierce was born in a log cabin at Horse Cave Creek in Meigs County, Ohio, on June 24, 1842, to Marcus Aurelius Bierce (1799-1876) and Laura Sherwood Bierce. His parents were a poor but literary couple...

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