
The Art of Readable Writing is an indispensable guide to writing fluently. Noted language maven Dr. Rudolf Flesch moves beyond his examination of and advice on grammar and usage in The Art of Plain Talk to the more general principles of style in contemporary writing. Drawing upon a wealth of material from sources as varied as Aristotle and Life magazine, Dr. Flesch shows us how we can write more simply and effectively. His famous Readability Formula, devised specially for this book, explains how to analyze writing for its clarity and interest. Entertaining and stimulating and crammed with commonsensical advice, The Art of Readable Writing is, above all, immensely readable.
This work investigates the core principles required to transform complex, dense prose into clear, fluent, and engaging communication. Dr. Rudolf Flesch, a recognized authority on linguistics and readability, utilizes a combination of historical rhetorical theory and contemporary journalistic analysis to establish a framework for effective writing. He argues that simplicity is not the absence of thought, but the result of deliberate structural choices that prioritize the reader's comprehension.
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Experts frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for understanding the mechanics of plain language and effective communication. Readers often note the practical utility of the readability formulas provided, which remain relevant for writers across various professional disciplines.
Page Count:
255
Publication Date:
1994-01-01
Publisher:
Wiley
ISBN-10:
0020464703
ISBN-13:
9780020464709
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