Why people recommend it
Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric by Ward Farnsworth and Cara Van Miriah is a comprehensive guide exploring the foundational principles and historical techniques of effective writing and classical rhetoric. David Perell appeared on the podcast How I Write in an episode titled Ward Farnsworth: 14 Ways To Make Your Writing Memorable | How I Write Classic Ep, released on December 10, 2025, to discuss various writing methodologies. During the conversation, David Perell recommended the series of books authored by Ward Farnsworth, highlighting classical English rhetoric and classical English style as standout works. He noted that although the discussion focused on only three specific techniques, the volumes on style and rhetoric are part of an exceptional series. David Perell expressed a particular fondness for these specific books, emphasizing the one dedicated to style as a particularly valuable resource for writers seeking to improve their craft. Listeners interested in mastering the nuances of traditional English composition were encouraged by David Perell to explore these texts for enduring lessons on memorable writing and structural clarity.
Who recommended it
- David Perell Recommended
David Perell — 1 mention
“You know, we only focused on three techniques and these books, rhetoric and style, classical English style, classical English rhetoric. They're part of a series. These are the two that I love. And especially this one about style.”
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“let me just do an Unapologetic plug for your book I never do this but I no I absolutely love your books they're so simple they're so fun to flip through and everyone who's serious about writing should have definitely rhetoric and style just like lying over their house”
“and everyone who's serious about writing should have definitely rhetoric and style Just like lying over their house”
“you know we only focused on three techniques and these books rhetoric and style classical English style classical English rhetoric they're part of a series”