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Elements of Style
Book • 2012
Originally written by William Strunk Jr. in 1918, 'The Elements of Style' is a comprehensive guide to writing in English.
The book was later revised and expanded by E.B. White in 1959.
It covers elementary rules of usage, principles of composition, matters of form, and commonly misused words and expressions.
The guide is renowned for its emphasis on clear, concise, and vigorous writing, advising writers to omit needless words, use the active voice, and employ parallelism appropriately.
The book has become a staple in U.S.
high school and university composition classes and is widely regarded as one of the most influential non-fiction books written in English since 1923.
The book was later revised and expanded by E.B. White in 1959.
It covers elementary rules of usage, principles of composition, matters of form, and commonly misused words and expressions.
The guide is renowned for its emphasis on clear, concise, and vigorous writing, advising writers to omit needless words, use the active voice, and employ parallelism appropriately.
The book has become a staple in U.S.
high school and university composition classes and is widely regarded as one of the most influential non-fiction books written in English since 1923.
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