author
Guy Noel Pocock
1880–1955
Known for clear, practical books on writing and for anthologies that introduced readers to poetry, this British author and editor wrote with a teacher’s instinct for making literature feel approachable.
1 Audiobook
Précis writing for beginners
by Guy Noel Pocock
About the author
Guy Noel Pocock was a British writer and editor born in 1880 and died in 1955. Library and archival records identify him as an author and editor, and his surviving books show a strong interest in teaching readers how to write well and how to enjoy poetry.
He is best known today for works such as Précis Writing for Beginners and Pen and Ink, books aimed at helping students develop clear, effective prose. He also edited collections including Ballads and Ballad Poems and A Poetry Book for Boys and Girls, suggesting a career shaped by both literary taste and classroom usefulness.
Although detailed biographical information appears to be limited online, the record of his publications gives a good sense of his appeal: he wrote for learners, valued clarity, and helped bring English literature within easier reach of younger readers and general audiences. His work has lasted mainly through these practical and educational books, which still give a snapshot of early 20th-century literary teaching.