| The Elements of Style Original Edition Contributor(s): Strunk, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486447987 ISBN-13: 9780486447988 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $4.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2006 Annotation: This classic reference is a must-have for any student or writer. In this brief handbook, Strunk identifies the principal requirements of proper American English style and concentrates on the most often violated rules of composition. Authoritative and engagingly written, this is simply the greatest book of its kind. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Grammar & Punctuation - Language Arts & Disciplines | Style Manuals |
| Dewey: 808 |
| LCCN: 2006041134 |
| Series: Dover Language Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5.42" W x 8.46" (0.20 lbs) 64 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The original edition of the most trusted writer's guide to American English, this is the book that generations of writers have relied upon for timeless advice on grammar, diction, syntax, sentence construction, and other writing essentials. In brief and concise terms, author William Strunk, Jr., identifies the principal requirements of proper American English style and concentrates on the most often violated rules of composition. Originally published in 1918, this authoritative and engagingly written manual retains its immediacy and relevance. Strunk begins with the basic rules of usage, offering accessible explanations of correct punctuation and grammar. His advice on the principles of composition cites concrete examples of how to maintain clarity by eliminating redundancy and unnecessary embellishment. In addition, Strunk provides valuable pointers on avoiding common errors in the usage of words and expressions, and in spelling. The greatest book of its kind, this volume is a must for any student or writer. |