The Elements of Style

ISBN-13: 9780205309023 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 105 str.

Jr. William Strunk; E. B. White; Charles Osgood

Opis

You know the authors' names. You recognize the title. You've probably used this book yourself. This is The Elements of Style, the classic style manual, now in a fourth edition. A new Foreword by Roger Angell reminds readers that the advice of Strunk & White is as valuable today as when it was first offered.This book's unique tone, wit and charm have conveyed the principles of English style to millions of readers. Use the fourth edition of "the little book" to make a big impact with writing.

O autorze

E. B. White (1899-1985) was an American essayist and novelist known for an eloquent, witty, and almost effortless writing style that appealed to readers of all ages. His children's books 'Stuart Little', 'Charlotte's Web', and 'The Trumpet of the Swan' are considered classics and he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1978 for his body of work. His masterful 'Here Is New York' is considered one of the ten best books ever written about New York City.