Milton's poetry is one of the glories of the English language, and yet it owes everything to Milton's widespread knowledge of other languages: he knew ten, wrote in four, and translated from five. In Milton's Languages, John K. Hale first examines Milton's language-related arts in verse-composition, translations, annotations of Greek poets, Latin prose and political polemic, gi...(展开全部)

Milton's Grand Style has been vigorously attacked in the twentieth century, and this book is an attempt to refute Milton's detractors by showing the delicacy and subtlety which is to be found in the verse of `Paradise Lost'.

Milton's Grand Style has been vigorously attacked in the twentieth century, and this book is an attempt to refute Milton's detractors by showing the delicacy and subtlety which is to be found in the verse of `Paradise Lost'.

The study of cinematic style has in many ways shaped attitudes towards films. Style assigns films to a tradition, distinguishes a classic and signals the arrival of an innovation. This book aims to show how film scholars have attempted to explain stylistic continuity and change across the history of cinema. The author explores the theories of style launched by Andre Bazin, Noel...(展开全部)

The study of cinematic style has in many ways shaped attitudes towards films. Style assigns films to a tradition, distinguishes a classic and signals the arrival of an innovation. This book aims to show how film scholars have attempted to explain stylistic continuity and change across the history of cinema. The author explores the theories of style launched by Andre Bazin, Noel...(展开全部)

John Kieschnick（柯嘉豪），美国斯坦福大学宗教研究系教授。研究方向为中国佛教，尤其关注佛教文化史。另著有The Eminent Monk: Buddhist Ideals in Medieval Chinese Hagiography（University of Hawaii Press，1997）。

This book is a detailed survey of the two main indigenous languages of Japan, Japanese and Ainu. No genetic relationship has been established between them, and structurally they differ significantly. Professor Shibatani has therefore divided his study into two independent parts. The first is a most comprehensive study of the polysynthetic Ainu language. The second part deals ex...(展开全部)

This third edition of Kenneth Katzner's best-selling guide to languages is essential reading for language enthusiasts everywhere. Written with the non-specialist in mind, its user-friendly style and layout, delightful original passages, and exotic scripts, will continue to fascinate the reader. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to include more languages, more countri...(展开全部)

This third edition of Kenneth Katzner's best-selling guide to languages is essential reading for language enthusiasts everywhere. Written with the non-specialist in mind, its user-friendly style and layout, delightful original passages, and exotic scripts, will continue to fascinate the reader. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to include more languages, more countri...(展开全部)

The Elements of Style, often referred to as "Strunk and White," is a timeless guide to writing effectively and concisely. This small yet powerful book has been a staple for writers, students, and enthusiasts of the English language for decades. Its focus is on the fundamentals of good writing, from the use of grammar and punctuation to the importance of clarity, conciseness, and accuracy.The book is divided into several concise chapters, each tackling a specific aspect of writing.They emphasize the importance of avoiding unnecessary words and phrases, maintaining a consistent style, and always writing with the reader in mind. What sets The Elements of Style apart is its brevity and clarity. In just a few hundred pages, it covers the essentials of good writing in a way that is accessible and easy to understand. It's a perfect companion for anyone looking to improve their writing skills, whether they're a professional writer or simply have a passion for the written word.