Publisher's Synopsis
The Art of Writing is a non-fiction book written by Robert Louis Stevenson, a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. The book is a collection of essays and lectures on the art of writing, covering various aspects of writing such as style, technique, and inspiration. Stevenson explores the importance of clarity and simplicity in writing, emphasizing the need for writers to communicate their ideas effectively to their readers. He also discusses the role of imagination and creativity in writing, encouraging writers to tap into their own unique perspectives and experiences to create compelling stories and characters. The book includes several examples and anecdotes from Stevenson's own writing career, providing readers with insights into his own creative process and the challenges he faced as a writer. Overall, The Art of Writing is a valuable resource for aspiring writers and anyone interested in the craft of writing. Stevenson's insights and advice are timeless and applicable to writers of all genres and styles.THERE is nothing more disenchanting to man than to be shown the springs and mechanism of any art. All our arts and occupations lie wholly on the surface; it is on the surface that we perceive their beauty, fitness, and significance; and to pry below is to be appalled by their emptiness and shocked by the coarseness of the strings and pulleys.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
