Troublesome Words by Bill Bryson

Troublesome Words by Bill Bryson

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Zusammenfassung

A guide to disputes in written English set out in a dictionary form. The entries include examples of usage taken from British and American newspapers, with occasional references to Samuel Johnson and Shakespeare. A glossary of grammatical terms is included, as well as an appendix on punctuation.

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Troublesome Words by Bill Bryson

This dictionary provides a straightforward guide to the pitfalls and hotly disputed issues in written English. The entries are discussed with wit and common sense, and illustrated with examples of questionable usage taken from leading British and American newspapers, plus occasional references to masters of the language such as Samuel Johnson and Shakespeare. No familiarity with English grammar is needed to learn from this book, although a glossary of grammatical terms is included and there is also an appendix on punctuation.
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ISBN 13 9780670899227
ISBN 10 0670899224
Titel Troublesome Words
Autor Bill Bryson
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Bindungsart Hardback
Verlag Penguin Books Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr 2001-11-01
Seitenanzahl 256
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