| The Elements of Style (4th Edition) | 
 enlarge | Authors: William Strunk, E. B. White
Publisher: Longman
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 2041
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 4th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 105
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 0205313426
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.042
EAN: 9780205313426
ASIN: 0205313426
Publication Date: September 3, 1999
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Product Description
The hardcover version of the most indispensable writing resource! - Features a new Glossary of grammatical terms
- Includes a new Foreword by Roger Angell
- Retains the classic principles of English style
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 Roger Angell reminds readers that the advice of Strunk & White is as valuable today as when it was first offered.This book has conveyed the principles of English style to millions of readers. Use the fourth edition of "the little book" to make a big impact with writing. William Strunk, Jr. first used his own book, The Elements of Style, in 1919 for his English 8 course at Cornell University. The book was published in 1935 by Oliver Strunk. E. B. White was a student in Professor Strunk's class at Cornell, and used "the little book" for himself. Commissioned by Macmillan to revise Strunk's book, White edited the 1959 and 1972 editions of The Elements of Style.
Amazon.com Review
A masterpiece in the art of clear and concise writing, and an exemplar of the principles it explains.
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 Indispensable January 1, 2009
If everyone read this book before afflicting us with their writing, the world would be a better place.
Definitive.
Essential January 1, 2009
Put the principles laid out in this slim book to use, and you will write better than ninety-nine percent of college educated Americans. Anyone reading your writing will thank you for it.
 THE GOOD REVIEWS ARE FOR ANOTHER BOOK!!! December 23, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book sold on this page is NOT the 4th Edition of Strunk and White's Elements of Style. Nor is the "Look Inside" link correct. This is a public domain version of what appears to be Strunk's orginal book. The typography is not as described in the text. Comparative references to text in the "right column" and "left column" refer in this book to text in upper and lower paragraphs. Don't buy this book. Instead by the fourth edition by Longman Publishers.
 The Elements of Style December 6, 2008
I was pleased with the condition of the used book and the price. It's for a Creative Writing Workshop that I will be leading in January and I wanted to have a copy to show how cheap one could get resource materials from Amazon!! $1.92 plus shipping!! Thanks for the opportunity for good books at inexpensive prices. Veda
 good for the insider December 6, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Strunk and White, Elements of Style has an excellent reputation as a classic in the field of basic grammar and composition. However, I found that the tone and composition of the book lends itself to an audience of insiders,' those who are already well-versed in the basic principles. It is not of much use in teaching those who are confused or need more clarity on the subject. Furthermore, the tone of the book is rather haughty and elitist, which was a turn-off for me. As someone with a strong English background, I can use the book and learn from it. But I would not recommend it to a student of the language.
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