Book0 • 300+ pages • 5+ hours reading time
Eight or Nine Wise Words about Letter-Writing
4.3/5(925 ratings)
About this book
"Eight or Nine Wise Words about Letter-Writing" by Lewis Carroll is a practical guide on the art of writing letters, published in the late 19th century. The book is an instruction manual focused on letter composition, covering everything from starting and organizing a letter to concluding it effectively. Carroll employs his signature wit and whimsical style to impart advice, making his insights both entertaining and educational. In this brief yet insightful book, Carroll breaks down the components of letter-writing into clear sections. He provides tips on beginning letters with proper greetings, maintaining legible handwriting, and the importance of addressing people's names correctly. He humorously advises readers not to overapologize for delays and suggests using quotes from previous correspondence for clarity. Additionally, Carroll offers etiquette on closing letters, emphasizing how to match the tone of the ending with that of previous exchanges. His humorous anecdotes and clever rules present letter-writing as not just a task but an enjoyable form of communication, encouraging readers to cultivate their correspondence skills.
Language
English
Publisher
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Unknown
Downloads
355
More by Lewis Carroll
Browse all books by this authorExplore Letter writing Books
Discover more Letter writing literature
Click "Read now" to open in our Reader with AI features.
Community Discussions
Join the conversation about this book
Discussions
0 discussions
No discussions yet
Be the first to start a discussion about this book!
AI-Powered Insights
Intelligent analysis and summaries
AI Insights Available
Get detailed AI-powered analysis for "Eight or Nine Wise Words about Letter-Writing" including character insights, themes, plot analysis, and more.
Summary
Characters
Themes
Analysis
Generation typically takes 1-2 minutes
Reader Reviews
See what others are saying
Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
925 ratingsBased on community ratings
No reviews yet
Be the first to review this book!
Readers Also Enjoyed
Discover more books similar to Eight or Nine Wise Words about Letter-Writing