** "Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults" by Ambrose Bierce is an early 1900s guide for writers that tackles the common mistakes people make when using the English language. Readers can expect a detailed look at how to be more accurate in their writing, as the author highlights many literary errors found in everyday use. The book goes through a list of words and phrases that the author believes are often used incorrectly, then unpacks and explains the ways in which their usage is inappropriate. From critiquing the differences between similar words to pointing out linguistic errors the author has noticed, the book displays how proper language reflects clear thoughts. This guide works to point out language errors and aims to help writers improve their skills while also adding some humor and critical insights into the complexities of language. **
Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults
By Ambrose Bierce
** Discover the early 20th-century guide that unpacks language errors and reveals the secrets to precise and effective writing.
Summary
About the AuthorAmbrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and American Civil War veteran. His book The Devil's Dictionary was named one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. His story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" has been described as "one of the most famous and frequently anthologized stories in American literature", and his book Tales of Soldiers and Civilians was named by the Grolier Club one of the 100 most influential American books printed before 1900.
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and American Civil War veteran. His book The Devil's Dictionary was named one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. His story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" has been described as "one of the most famous and frequently anthologized stories in American literature", and his book Tales of Soldiers and Civilians was named by the Grolier Club one of the 100 most influential American books printed before 1900.
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