Usage & Abusage
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Language is a battleground, and Eric Partridge's Usage & Abusage is its definitive field guide — a witty, authoritative, and often entertaining tour through the minefields of English grammar, style, and expression. First published in 1942 and long regarded as a cornerstone of English language reference, the work catalogues common errors, misuses, and abuses of the English tongue in an accessible dictionary-style format, tackling everything from clichés and jargon to grammatical blunders and confused vocabulary with sharp, opinionated clarity. Partridge writes with the infectious enthusiasm of a man who genuinely loves language, blending scholarly rigour with a conversational wit that makes even the driest point of grammar feel alive and urgent. His entries argue persuasively for precision, elegance, and respect in the use of English — a call to arms that remains as relevant today as when it was first issued. Whether you are a student, a writer, or simply a curious reader, Usage & Abusage will leave you questioning every sentence you have ever written — and all the better for it.
Author: Eric Partridge
Format: Paperback
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Language is a battleground, and Eric Partridge's Usage & Abusage is its definitive field guide — a witty, authoritative, and often entertaining tour through the minefields of English grammar, style, and expression. First published in 1942 and long regarded as a cornerstone of English language reference, the work catalogues common errors, misuses, and abuses of the English tongue in an accessible dictionary-style format, tackling everything from clichés and jargon to grammatical blunders and confused vocabulary with sharp, opinionated clarity. Partridge writes with the infectious enthusiasm of a man who genuinely loves language, blending scholarly rigour with a conversational wit that makes even the driest point of grammar feel alive and urgent. His entries argue persuasively for precision, elegance, and respect in the use of English — a call to arms that remains as relevant today as when it was first issued. Whether you are a student, a writer, or simply a curious reader, Usage & Abusage will leave you questioning every sentence you have ever written — and all the better for it.