{"product_id":"2026200008482-secondhand-the-kings-english","title":"The King's English","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe King's English by H.W. Fowler and F.G. Fowler is a landmark guide to English usage and style that has informed writers, editors, and scholars since its first publication in 1906. The work presents a rigorous yet accessible examination of grammar, syntax, vocabulary, diction, and punctuation, arguing forcefully against slovenly writing and the misuse of language. With wit and authority, the Fowler brothers dissect common errors and stylistic pitfalls, illustrating their points with examples drawn from contemporary literature and journalism. A prescient and prescriptive classic, it remains one of the most respected references in the English language canon, continuing to instruct anyone who aspires to write with clarity, precision, and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956363079899,"sku":"2026200008482-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/bd8a89d2-b979-4bb1-be3b-3d68954bf12f.png?v=1783500262","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200008482-secondhand-the-kings-english","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}