A dictionary of modern English usage
Book • 1926
Published in 1926, 'A Dictionary of Modern English Usage' is a comprehensive style guide that advises on the correct use of English.
It covers various aspects of language, including plurals, literary technique, distinctions among like words, and the use of foreign terms.
The book is known for its direct and vigorous writing style, opposing artificiality and pedantry.
It has undergone several editions, with revisions by Ernest Gowers, Robert W. Burchfield, and Jeremy Butterfield, each updating the vocabulary and usage to reflect modern English.
It covers various aspects of language, including plurals, literary technique, distinctions among like words, and the use of foreign terms.
The book is known for its direct and vigorous writing style, opposing artificiality and pedantry.
It has undergone several editions, with revisions by Ernest Gowers, Robert W. Burchfield, and Jeremy Butterfield, each updating the vocabulary and usage to reflect modern English.
