The Elements of Style (eBook)

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2022
52 Seiten
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859-654739735-9 (EAN)

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The Elements of Style - William Strunk Jr.
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In 'The Elements of Style' by William Strunk Jr., readers are introduced to a concise and comprehensive guide to the principles of English language usage and composition. Originally written as a textbook for his students at Cornell University, this book covers topics ranging from grammar and punctuation to style and word choice. The writing is clear, direct, and practical, making it an essential resource for writers of any level seeking to improve their prose. Strunk's advice remains relevant today, serving as a timeless reference for those striving for clarity and precision in their writing. The book's influence can be seen in countless writing guides and style manuals that have followed in its footsteps. William Strunk Jr., a professor of English at Cornell University, wrote 'The Elements of Style' as a way to address the common writing pitfalls he observed in his students. His straightforward approach and emphasis on simplicity have made this book a classic in the field of writing and communication. Strunk's expertise and passion for teaching are evident throughout the text, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their writing skills. I highly recommend 'The Elements of Style' to writers, students, and educators alike. With its timeless advice and practical tips, this book provides a solid foundation for effective communication and clarity in writing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced writer, Strunk's insights will undoubtedly help you elevate your prose to new heights.

William Strunk Jr. (1869–1946) was an American professor of English at Cornell University and is widely known for his influential book on English style, 'The Elements of Style' (1918). This slim volume, often referred to simply as 'Strunk and White', after E.B. White later expanded it, has had a lasting impact on English prose and is considered a staple guide in the field of writing. Strunk's emphasis on clarity, brevity, and the active voice, alongside his famous edict 'Omit needless words,' has guided countless writers toward plain yet potent expression. His conviction that every word should tell has passed into the canon of writing instruction and has become foundational to modern composition classes. Initially created as a manual for his students at Cornell, Strunk's concise handbook has become an indispensable tool for writers seeking to refine their craft. The book delineates the principal requirements of plain English style and concentrates upon rules of usage and principles of composition essential to a writer's repertoire. Though Strunk's original version has been modified and expanded by his former student E.B. White, the blend of Strunk's austere grammatical dictates with White's writerly expansions and revisions has not diminished the influence or usefulness of the original work. Its legacy persists in its numerous editions, testament to Strunk's enduring principles of effective writing.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 13.11.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur
Schulbuch / Wörterbuch Erwachsenenbildung
Geisteswissenschaften Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft Anglistik / Amerikanistik
Schlagworte Academic Writing • academic writing resource • Academic writing traditions • Ambrose Pratt • Bird by Bird • clarity in writing • Classic • clear writing instruction • composition and rhetoric • Dorothy Parker • E.B. White collaboration • Effective prose • Elements of Editing • english composition • English language composition • grammar handbook • Historical • linguistic style reference • literary advice • Literary Stylistics • mla handbook • on writing well • Prescriptive rules • Proper usage rules • Scene & Structure • Stephen King • Steven Pinker • strunk and white • style manual • The Chicago Manual of Style • The Elements of Grammar • writing guide
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