Fowler's Modern English Usage: Second Edition
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
First published in 1926, Fowler's Modern English Usage stands as one of the most celebrated and authoritative guides to the English language ever written — a definitive reference that has shaped the writing of generations of authors, journalists, academics, and everyday communicators. Originally composed by H.W. Fowler with characteristic wit, precision, and occasional eccentricity, this Second Edition was meticulously revised by Sir Ernest Gowers, who modernised Fowler's sometimes idiosyncratic rulings while preserving the essential spirit and charm of the original work. The volume presents comprehensive guidance on grammar, syntax, punctuation, style, and word usage through alphabetically arranged entries, ranging from broad stylistic principles to the finest distinctions between easily confused words. Beyond its practical function as a desk reference, Fowler's Modern English Usage stands as a landmark work in the history of the English language — a text that argues passionately for clarity, directness, and precision in written expression. Fowler's acerbic wit and uncompromising opinions give the reference an almost literary quality, making it as pleasurable to read as it is useful to consult. Sir Ernest Gowers' sensitive revision ensures the work remains relevant to mid-twentieth-century usage, bridging Fowler's Edwardian sensibility with the demands of a modern readership. For anyone who has ever paused over a comma, wrestled with a subjunctive, or wondered whether to split an infinitive, this volume promises both answers and enlightenment.
Author: H.W. Fowler, Revised By Sir Ernest Gowers
Format: Hardback
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
First published in 1926, Fowler's Modern English Usage stands as one of the most celebrated and authoritative guides to the English language ever written — a definitive reference that has shaped the writing of generations of authors, journalists, academics, and everyday communicators. Originally composed by H.W. Fowler with characteristic wit, precision, and occasional eccentricity, this Second Edition was meticulously revised by Sir Ernest Gowers, who modernised Fowler's sometimes idiosyncratic rulings while preserving the essential spirit and charm of the original work. The volume presents comprehensive guidance on grammar, syntax, punctuation, style, and word usage through alphabetically arranged entries, ranging from broad stylistic principles to the finest distinctions between easily confused words. Beyond its practical function as a desk reference, Fowler's Modern English Usage stands as a landmark work in the history of the English language — a text that argues passionately for clarity, directness, and precision in written expression. Fowler's acerbic wit and uncompromising opinions give the reference an almost literary quality, making it as pleasurable to read as it is useful to consult. Sir Ernest Gowers' sensitive revision ensures the work remains relevant to mid-twentieth-century usage, bridging Fowler's Edwardian sensibility with the demands of a modern readership. For anyone who has ever paused over a comma, wrestled with a subjunctive, or wondered whether to split an infinitive, this volume promises both answers and enlightenment.