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The Elements of Style: The Original Edition
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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.
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.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5To seem effortless in one's writing, practice and attention to detail make for perfection.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5One of two books I keep in my laptop case. Not exhaustive, but very handy.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Indispensable.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This style manual offers practical advice on improving writing skills. Throughout, the emphasis is on promoting a plain English style. This little book can help you communicate more effectively by showing you how to enliven your sentences.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great style guide for non fiction and fiction. Tart rules for everything written.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A unique book worth memorizing
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Really a wonderful guide. It's not just a guide, though! I actually read it front to back and the voice of these men blends and instructs with sharp wit and dry humor. There are one-liners here on writing that are priceless!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A short, concise, and practical reference for those who want to improve their writing skills.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Always good to recap occasionally and give this a reread.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Nearly a century on it remains an excellent guide to clear communication, though time has rendered the tone prescriptive enough to make you want to commit the occasional atrocity to the language just to annoy the long dead author.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is a must to read if not to own and reference. The updated version gives further insight and explanation, but overall the information remains valid for writers in the modern day. I refer to this when needed or when instructing writing.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Great book, however I disagree with their opposition to the use of singular "they".
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I first read this before starting a creative writing & English course at university in 2009 and read it again at the end of my degree when I decided to become a proofreader (& later a copy-editor too).Some criticize this for being dated. In some respects it is. For example, one instruction is to write "some one" not "someone". This confused me at first, but further study of English style from more modern sources helped me define what rules were out of date in this book.Thus, my final verdict is that this is a good investment - even Stephen King has used it and recommends that all aspiring authors invest in a copy. A good story written with bad style is not really a good story after all.Amongst other things, this book guides you with writing well-structured sentences, advises how and when to use punctuation, and lists certain words that should be avoided for the sake of good form.The first time I read this I found it hard going, but it appeared much more straightforward upon a second reading. Bearing this in mind, a more modern book on style may be a better first choice for someone wanting to improve their form, but once they learn the basics then reading this should be worth their while.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I got this book over a year ago, and refer to it again and again. And again. While not a thick book, this book is essential in being able to write properly, even if you just want to write an email. And one of the best things about it (to me), is its explantions on commas and apostrophes, and all those nebulous areas of grammar.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This may have been the first book I read on style. I read it from cover to cover and I'm sure it helped me get through essays.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I read more criticism than support of "The Elements of Style", and most of the complaints are valid. Regardless of its faults it should not be ignored or forgotten. While not always technically correct its advice is brief, direct, and positive. Don't take it too seriously and it can't hurt you.
If you write, read it. - Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5It has some good advice on writing and some terrible lies about grammar.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Every writer should read this. It's short and sweet, but you'll still get something out of it in addition to the joy of checking it off of your To Read list.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Classic book on usage, composition, form and style, it's less than 100 pages and is a miracle of lucidity and succinctness. Most memorable rule? Easy: 13. Omit needless words.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How did I ever get out of high school without having to read this book? At any rate, it is small enough that no student, ever, should be allowed to graduate without having read it!And, surprisingly, it is quite readable. Who knew? the 4th edition has been updated to reflect modern slang and other 'with-it-isms' students should be on the lookout for. Oops. Just ended that sentence with a preposition. Tsk, tsk.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A fairly boring read - the book is just a long list of grammar and style suggestions - but a decent reference to check every now and then. That said, if you already know what to look for, a google search is likely more effective. Therefore, a quick read through of this sort of book may be useful to know what questions to ask.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Not as good as blurb suggests.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5So I read this about 5 or 6 times and then CLEP'ed English comp 1. Great book that simply explains the things you need to know to communicate well in writing. :)
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A bit intense on grammar vocabulary, but beyond that, an invaluable handbook.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is still the best short guide to English grammar and usage, although you could argue with a few points.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This is a great pocket style guide almost. It covers all of the basics and is good for looking up quick writing references. It is not nearly complete so it is only good for general information.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Bible of writing. In fact, more Library Thing members have this Bible than the King James Bible. I checked.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This is a great pocket style guide almost. It covers all of the basics and is good for looking up quick writing references. It is not nearly complete so it is only good for general information.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Bible of writing. In fact, more Library Thing members have this Bible than the King James Bible. I checked.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5It has been years since I first looked at an earlier version of Elements of Style, but my intention to review Elements again finally resulted in action. The 4th edition contains the rules on usage, principles of composition, notes on manuscript form, and list of commonly misused words and expression that earlier readers will expect. White has added a new chapter to this edition detailing his approach to style.While much of the material is applicable today’s, some of it is dated. Most troublesome is the coverage of words and expressions. Perceptive writers will recognize those admonitions that have become outdated but less experienced readers may be led astray. Elements is an easy read with 85 pages of text and a seven-page glossary. There is far too much detail to memorize but a periodic review will be beneficial to most writers. That preparation will be sufficient to allow most readers to use the text as a handy reference book.