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The Elements of Style

By E. B. White, William Strunk jr., Roger Angell (Corporate Author)

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| Paperback | 9780205309023

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You know the authors' names. You recognize the title. You've probably used this book yourself. This is The Elements of Style, the classic style manual, now in a fourth edition. The revisions to the new edition are purposely kept minimal in order to retain the book's unique tone, wit, and charm. A neContinue

You know the authors' names. You recognize the title. You've probably used this book yourself. This is The Elements of Style, the classic style manual, now in a fourth edition. The revisions to the new edition are purposely kept minimal in order to retain the book's unique tone, wit, and charm. A new Glossary of the grammatical terms used in the book provides a convenient reference for readers. The discussion of pronoun use is revised to reflect the contemporary concern with sexist language. In addition, there are numerous slight revisions in the book itself which implement this advice. A new Foreword by Charles Osgood reminds readers that the advice of Strunk

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    This book still guides my writing decades after I first read it. White's writing about the use of "however" is classic.

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    ― Batona said on Mar 31, 2007 | Add your feedback

  • The Elements of Style is an invaluable reference to anyone who writes (everyone). Revisit it often and you will see its secrets permeate your writing. At 100 pages it fits in anyone's reading schedule and bookshelf.

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    ― Tyroeternal said on Aug 10, 2008 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

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    An amazing style guide for any and every type of writing. Helpful and handy.

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    ― Chezmerelda said on Aug 3, 2007 | Add your feedback

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