The Century Book of Selections

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ISBN: 9781025503714

Garland Greever, Joseph M Bachelor

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Semantics; Anthologies (non-poetry); Literature: history & criticism

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""The Century Book of Selections"" is a curated anthology of prose designed to introduce readers to the richness and diversity of literary expression. Compiled by Garland Greever and Joseph M. Bachelor, this collection features a wide array of excerpts from established masters of style, covering various genres including the essay, biography, and narrative prose. The work serves as both a literary treasury and a practical guide for those seeking to improve their own writing by studying the best examples of the craft. Each selection is chosen for its structural integrity, clarity, and enduring value, providing a snapshot of the literary standards of the early twentieth century. From descriptive passages to persuasive arguments, the book offers a balanced look at how language can be used effectively across different contexts. It remains a significant resource for students of rhetoric and literature, highlighting the importance of critical reading and the analysis of form in the development of a sophisticated prose style.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Garland Greever, Joseph M Bachelor
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 621g
ISBN: 9781025503714
ISBN 10: 1025503716
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active