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The Elements of Style Illustrated by William Strunk

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The Elements of Style Illustrated by William Strunk

"So friendly, so classic, so delightful . . . Kalman has taken 'the little book' and made it even more elegant and uplifting."-Los Angeles Times

The only style manual to ever appear on a bestseller list now refreshed by one of our most beloved illustrators


Every English writer knows Strunk and White's The Elements of Style. The book's mantra, make every word tell, is still on point. This much-loved classic, now in its fourth edition, will forever be the go-to guide when in need of a hint to make a turn of phrase clearer or a reminder on how to enliven prose with the active voice. The only style manual to ever appear on bestseller lists has explained to millions of readers the basic principals of plain English, and Maira Kalman's fifty-seven exquisite illustrations give the revered work a jolt of new energy, making the learning experience more colorful and clear.
William Strunk, Jr. was a Professor of English at Cornell University and first published a private editon of his little book in 1919 for his own writing students. The book was published in 1935 by Oliver Strunk.
E. B. White was a student in Professor Strunk's class at Cornell, and used the small volume himself, during which time he became respectful and appreciative of its pithy and indispensable writing advice. Commissioned by Macmillan to revise the book, White edited and created new material for the 1959 and 1972 editions of The Elements of Style.
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ISBN 13 9780143112723
ISBN 10 0143112724
Title The Elements of Style Illustrated
Author William Strunk Jr
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published 2007-08-28
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.