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The Elements of Style|William Strunk Jr

Overview

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. "The Elements of Style," by William Strunk, is a prescriptive American English writing style guide comprising eight "elementary rules of usage," ten "elementary principles of composition," "a few matters of form," a list of forty-nine "words and expressions commonly misused," and a list of fifty-seven "words often misspelled." This reprint reproduces the text of the 1920 edition. This authoritative and engagingly written manual retains its immediacy and relevance. Strunk begins with the basic rules of usage, offering explanations of correct punctuation and grammar. Covers grammar, diction, syntax, sentence construction and other basic writing essentials.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781470057718
  • ISBN-10: 1470057719
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publish Date: February 2012
  • Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.3 pounds
  • Page Count: 42

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