How to Write a Sentence (And How to Read One)

A New York Times bestseller—"Part ode, part how-to guide to the art of the well-constructed sentence" (NPR). Some appreciate fine art; others appreciate fine wines. Stanley Fish appreciates fine sentences. The New York Times columnist and world-class professor has long been an aficionado of language. Like a seasoned sportscaster, Fish marvels at the adeptness of finely crafted sentences and breaks them down into digestible morsels, giving readers an instant play-by-play. In this entertaining and erudite gem, Fish offers both sentence craft and sentence pleasure, skills invaluable to any writer (or reader). How to Write a Sentence is both a spirited love letter to the written word and a key to understanding how great writing works; it is a book that will stand the test of time. " Both deeper and more democratic than The Elements of Style " — Adam Haslett, Financial Times "A guided tour through some of the most beautiful, arresting sentences in the English language." — Slate