{"product_id":"2026200008503-secondhand-a-dictionary-of-modern-english-usage","title":"A Dictionary Of Modern English Usage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn\/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cornerstone of the English language reference canon, A Dictionary of Modern English Usage by H.W. Fowler is the definitive guide to the correct and elegant use of the English language. First published in 1926 and revised in this Second Edition by Sir Ernest Gowers, the work presents authoritative guidance on grammar, syntax, style, and word choice with wit, precision, and occasional dry humour. Fowler argues passionately against pomposity, vagueness, and needless complexity, making a compelling case for clarity and directness in written and spoken English. The dictionary instructs writers at every level on everything from punctuation and sentence structure to the subtle distinctions between commonly confused words. Decades after its initial publication, it remains an indispensable reference for editors, writers, and anyone who takes the craft of English seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956362817755,"sku":"2026200008503-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/0b79c1f0-2119-42b4-9641-1fabb562bd45.png?v=1783500250","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200008503-secondhand-a-dictionary-of-modern-english-usage","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}