9781470057718

The Elements of Style

Format: Paperback

ISBN13: 9781470057718

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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.

ISBN-13

9781470057718

ISBN-10

1470057719

Weight

0.30 Pounds

Dimensions

8.50 x 0.10 x 11.00 In

List Price

$5.95

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

42 pages

Publisher

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Published On

2012-02-09



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