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William Strunk Jr.

The Elements of Style

The Elements of Style

The classic, essential guide to English writing style and grammar

4 people recommend this

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  • Spines, Flicks, and Wax
    Spines, Flicks, and WaxFirst to rec

    “This classic book on writing and style is a straight-forward guide on writing well. At 105 pages, it is perfect for writers in a hurry (the authors are very cognizant of their readers time) and, for those on a budget, I have the book's Project Gutenburg link below, where it is free to read. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37134/37134-h/37134-h.htm”

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  • Anna Sokha
    Anna Sokha

    “As a non-native English speaker and a self-professed lover of the written word, this book is a fixture on my desk, which is also my dining table, which is also my coffee table. It’s a fixture on them all! A writing manual made so companionable by Maira Kalman’s warm art.”

    5
  • Devin
    Devin

    “A classic for a reason. Much less stuffy than I expected when I first read it.”

    2
  • Matt Medendorp
    Matt Medendorp

    “Strunk and White meet some very good illustrations”

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