Three Articles on Metaphor

"Three Articles on Metaphor" by E.B., H.W. Fowler & A. Clutton-Brock is a book from the 1920s that explores the world of metaphors and how they work. It looks at how writers create and use metaphors, especially in books and news articles. The writers want to teach the difference between metaphors that are fresh and those that are old and tired. They discuss the right and wrong ways to use metaphors and point out mistakes that writers often make. The book has three parts, each one looking closely at metaphors. The first part talks about how metaphors can make writing better by helping readers understand things in a new way. The second part talks about using metaphors in news writing and warns about using metaphors that are old, confusing, or don't make sense, which can make the writing worse. The last part criticizes writers who always use the same old metaphors, saying that this makes their writing weak and less emotional. The book aims to help writers use metaphors well, encouraging them to be creative and exact in their writing.