A New Manual of French Composition: For Universities and the Higher Classes of Schools
Cambridge University Press, 3/17/2016
EAN 9781316603741, ISBN10: 1316603741
Paperback, 320 pages, 20.3 x 13.3 x 2 cm
Language: English
Originally published in 1941, this book provides a guide to French composition aimed at university students and the higher classes in schools. The text contains various passages for translation, with the level of difficulty indicated, and examples of model translations. Information is also presented on the key aspects of composition, including descriptive vocabulary, homonyms and synonyms, grammar, and style. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the French language, the process of composition and the history of education.
Preface
General introduction
Introduction
1. Descriptive vocabulary
2. Homonyms, synonyms and similar difficulties
3. Grammar and syntax as affecting composition
4. Style
5. Model lesson
Passages for translation
Index of model translations
Model translations
List of passages occurring also in the supplement
Index of authors of passages
Index of titles of passages
Index of first words of passages.