Better English
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For anyone who has ever struggled to find the right word, construct a clear sentence, or communicate with genuine precision, Better English by G.H. Vallins is an indispensable guide to the art of writing well. Building upon the foundational principles established in his earlier work Good English, Vallins enlarges the discussion, guiding readers through the subtleties and nuances of the English language with the authority of a seasoned grammarian and the wit of an engaging essayist. Vallins presents the mechanics of clear, effective writing not as a set of dry rules to be memorised, but as a living craft to be understood and enjoyed. His approach is characteristically lucid and accessible, demonstrating through careful example how a command of language can elevate thought and expression alike. Scholarly yet never pedantic, Better English remains a testament to the enduring power of clear prose — and a compelling reminder of just how much more there is to master.
Author: G.H. Vallins
Format: Paperback
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For anyone who has ever struggled to find the right word, construct a clear sentence, or communicate with genuine precision, Better English by G.H. Vallins is an indispensable guide to the art of writing well. Building upon the foundational principles established in his earlier work Good English, Vallins enlarges the discussion, guiding readers through the subtleties and nuances of the English language with the authority of a seasoned grammarian and the wit of an engaging essayist. Vallins presents the mechanics of clear, effective writing not as a set of dry rules to be memorised, but as a living craft to be understood and enjoyed. His approach is characteristically lucid and accessible, demonstrating through careful example how a command of language can elevate thought and expression alike. Scholarly yet never pedantic, Better English remains a testament to the enduring power of clear prose — and a compelling reminder of just how much more there is to master.