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2) If the answer to the above question is to read a lot of essays, how should I read them? Should I read actively, dissecting every sentence, and analysing it? Or should I just read and expect it do wonders to my writing?

Both, I should say. First read just for your enjoyment. Afterwards analyse the whole and dissect a few sentences (every single one seems a bit excessive). Make sure to look for what you particularly enjoy in the essay.

Then read your own essays and identify what you like and dislike about them. See how they compare to the ones you enjoy: use of figures of speech, organisation of ideas, etc. Note that you shouldn't be trying to immitate the master, as you compare your work to his, but to see how both use the techniques above. It is important to you find your own voice and style, but that does not mean you cannot learn techniques from this process.

1) What is the best way to improve the quality of my prose?

Read and analyse what you've read. But mostly read. A lot.

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