The Elements of Style by William Strunk jr. & How To Speak And Write Correctly by Joseph Devlin - Special Edition

by William Strunk Jr.

The Elements of Style by William Strunk jr. & How To Speak And Write Correctly by Joseph Devlin - Special Edition The Elements of Style by William Strunk jr. Asserting that one must first know the rules to break them, this classic reference book is a must-have for any student and conscientious writer. Intended for use in which the practice of composition is combined with the study of literature, it gives in brief space the principal requirements of plain English style and concentrates attention on the rules of usage and principles of composition most commonly violated. & How To Speak And Write Correctly by Joseph Devlin In the preparation of this work the writer has kept one end in view, To make it serviceable for those for whom it is intended, that is, for those who have neither the time nor the opportunity, the learning nor the inclination, to peruse elaborate and abstruse treatises on Rhetoric, Grammar, and Composition. This book is a must-have for any student and conscientious writer.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

164 pages, Hardcover

First published May 2, 2007

About the author

William Strunk Jr. was a professor of English at Cornell University and, together with E.B. White, author of The Elements of Style (1918).

Reviews

[Lim Yi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it! A book that makes me realised the bad habits I had with English speaking and writing, not too late to change!

[Marcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This ultimate guide to proper English form and function.