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Literary Polish And Judicious Reading

Literary Polish And Judicious Reading

Literary Polish And Judicious Reading “All attempts at gaining literary polish must begin with judicious reading, and the learner must never cease to hold this phase uppermost. In many cases, the usage of good authors will be found a more effective guide than any amount of precept.”–H. P. Lovecraft

Obsolete Lexicographer’s Mark Of Dread

Obsolete Lexicographer’s Mark Of Dread

Obsolete Lexicographer’s Mark Of Dread “OBSOLETE, adj. No longer used by the timid. Said chiefly of words. A word which some lexicographer has marked obsolete is ever thereafter an object of dread and loathing to the fool writer, but if it is a good word and has no exact modern equivalent equally good, it is good enough for the good writer. Indeed, a writer’s attitude toward “obsolete” words is as true a measure of his literary ability as anything except…

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