How to Speak & Write Correctly

How to Speak and Write Correctly by Devlin, Joseph

This is a 1910 guide for those who wish to learn how to correctly (though maybe not "properly") create sentences, use figures of speech, write letters, and more, all while choosing the right words and doing it with style. Joseph Devlin's words may not all be relevant still today, but at least it sounds good when it's read aloud! (Summary by Andrew Lebrun).

Total running time: 5:42:01 Read by various Librivox volunteers!

You can listen to the recording for free at http://librivox.org/how-to-speak-and-write-correctly-by-joseph-devlin/

Chapters:

• 00 Introduction
  
• 01 Requirements of Speech
  
• 02 Essentials of English Grammar
  
• 03 The Sentence
  
• 04 Figurative Language
  
• 05 Punctuation
  
• 06 Letter Writing
  
• 07 Errors
  
• 08 Pitfalls to Avoid
  
• 09 Style
  
• 10 Suggestions
  
• 11 Slang
  
• 12 Writing for Newspapers
  
• 13 Choice of Words
  
• 14 English Language
  
• 15 Masters and Masterpieces of Literature
  The Android App "How to Speak and Write Correctly by Devlin, Joseph Audio Book" is a full featured media player with:
  
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• Adjustable Progress Bar to allow to jump to any spot in the current playing chapter
  
• Previous Chapter Button
  
• Rewind Button
  
• Play / Pause Button
  
• Fast Forward Button
  
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