The King's English
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Long before style guides cluttered every editorial desk, H.W. Fowler and F.G. Fowler set the gold standard for English prose with The King's English, a definitive and authoritative guide to the correct and elegant use of the English language. First published in 1906, this celebrated third edition presents a meticulous examination of vocabulary, syntax, punctuation, and style, systematically dismantling the habits of slovenly writing with wit and precision. The Fowler brothers argue passionately against ambiguity, affectation, and grammatical error, illustrating their principles with a wealth of examples drawn from journalism, literature, and public discourse. Every chapter instructs the reader on how to write with clarity, economy, and grace — virtues that remain as vital today as they were at the turn of the twentieth century. More than a mere usage manual, The King's English is a landmark work of prescriptive linguistics that has shaped the way generations of writers, editors, and scholars approach the English language. The Fowlers' prose is itself a model of what they preach — brisk, precise, occasionally acerbic, and always illuminating — making this a text that rewards careful reading rather than mere consultation. It stands alongside H.W. Fowler's later masterwork, A Dictionary of Modern English Usage, as a pillar of the English literary tradition. Whether you are a seasoned author or an earnest student of the language, this volume will leave you questioning every sentence you dare to write.
Author: H.W. Fowler And F.G. Fowler
Format: Hardback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Long before style guides cluttered every editorial desk, H.W. Fowler and F.G. Fowler set the gold standard for English prose with The King's English, a definitive and authoritative guide to the correct and elegant use of the English language. First published in 1906, this celebrated third edition presents a meticulous examination of vocabulary, syntax, punctuation, and style, systematically dismantling the habits of slovenly writing with wit and precision. The Fowler brothers argue passionately against ambiguity, affectation, and grammatical error, illustrating their principles with a wealth of examples drawn from journalism, literature, and public discourse. Every chapter instructs the reader on how to write with clarity, economy, and grace — virtues that remain as vital today as they were at the turn of the twentieth century. More than a mere usage manual, The King's English is a landmark work of prescriptive linguistics that has shaped the way generations of writers, editors, and scholars approach the English language. The Fowlers' prose is itself a model of what they preach — brisk, precise, occasionally acerbic, and always illuminating — making this a text that rewards careful reading rather than mere consultation. It stands alongside H.W. Fowler's later masterwork, A Dictionary of Modern English Usage, as a pillar of the English literary tradition. Whether you are a seasoned author or an earnest student of the language, this volume will leave you questioning every sentence you dare to write.