The Elements of Style

by William Strunk Jr.

William Strunk Jr.’s compact style guide remains a crisp, practical classic on clarity, usage, and revision.

At a glance The Elements of Style is one of the most influential handbooks in English prose: small… wrote it as a practical guide for students, but its brevity and firmness have given it a… Why read The Elements of Style today? Even readers who disagree with parts of its doctrine can still feel the force of its…

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About this book A concise and influential handbook that distills rules of usage, composition, emphasis, and revision for clearer English prose.