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Jr. William Strunk

    1 juli 1869 – 26 september 1946

    William Strunk Jr. was hoogleraar Engels aan Cornell University en mede-auteur van The Elements of Style. Zijn werk benadrukt duidelijkheid en beknoptheid in het schrijven, met een pleidooi voor nauwkeurige woordkeuze en syntactische elegantie. Strunks benadering van taal rust schrijvers uit met de instrumenten voor effectieve en impactvolle expressie.

    The Elements of Style
    The elements of style
    The Elments of Style
    Elements of Style, The: Pearson New International Edition
    The Elements of Style
    • The Elements of Style

      An American English writing style guide in numerous editions comprising eight "elementary rules of usage", ten "elementary principles of composition", "a few matters of form", a list of 49 "words and expressions commonly misused", a

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      Focusing on clarity and precision in writing, this guide presents essential rules and principles for effective communication. Originally authored by William Strunk Jr. and later expanded by E. B. White, it includes fundamental guidelines on usage, composition, and common pitfalls in language. The book also features lists addressing frequently misused and misspelled words, making it a valuable resource for writers seeking to enhance their skills and style.

      The Elements of Style
    • 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. The revisions to the new edition are purposely kept minimal in order to retain the book's unique tone, wit, and charm. A new Glossary of the grammatical terms used in the book provides a convenient reference for readers. The discussion of pronoun use is revised to reflect the contemporary concern with sexist language. In addition, there are numerous slight revisions in the book itself which implement this advice. 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 has 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.

      Elements of Style, The: Pearson New International Edition
    • The elements of style

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      Revised edition with an added introduction and chapter by E. B. White.

      The elements of style
    • The Elements of Style

      With Editor's Notes, New Chapters and Study Guide - Classic Edition (2018)

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      This updated 2018 Classic Edition contains the original version of William Strunk's The Elements of Style, plus a variety of enhancements that make this book even more useful. It is now being used as a textbook in classes at University of Minnesota, University of Texas, UC Berkeley, and elsewhere.Generations of college students and writers have learned the basics of English grammar from this short book. It was rated "one of the 100 most influential books written in English" by Time in 2011, and iconic author Stephen King recommended it as a grammar primer that all aspiring writers should read.Written a century ago, Strunk's book is a nostalgic link to the Art Deco era and the Roaring Twenties. Many of the grammar rules listed in his book still apply today; but the English language has changed over the years, and some of these rules have are now obsolete. This Classic Edition addresses these changes with the following enhancements and additional content:1. This 2018 update adds two new chapters requested by college professors and students: Basic Rules of Capitalization and Style Rules for Better Writing.2. Editor's notes have been inserted throughout the book to flag grammar rules that are become obsolete and to provide up-to-date advice for students and writers.3. Emojis have been added to help readers identify correct examples from errors at a glance.4. A Study Guide is included in the last chapter, and the paperback version includes blank, lined pages in the back of the book for note taking.5. The e-book version has been restyled for improved display on the latest generations of digital book-reading devices.Elements of Style: Classic Edition 2018 gives students and writers a blueprint that they can follow to write clearly and effectively while learning the fundamental rules of English Grammar.

      The Elements of Style