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The Elements of Style
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First published in 1919 as a primer for Cornell University students,
became a renowned reference for writers of all kinds. With a straightforward manner that exemplifies its own advice, this succinct book covers everything from tips on proper comma usage to the principles of effective communication. The manual also includes lists of common errors to avoid, making it an indispensable asset for anyone seeking to write clear, correct, and engaging prose.
Later reissued with revisions, an introduction, and a chapter on writing by E. B. White,
is now in its fourth edition and features a foreword by White's stepson, the essayist Roger Angell.
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“A cleverly astute little book!
Depending on the kind of writing you’re doing (fiction vs. nonfiction) and the genre you write in (sci-fi, contemporary, literary fiction, etc.), your takeaways might be different than another writers. Mostly because some of the advice is outdated, particularly if you’re, say a contemporary rom-com writer as opposed to a historical writer.
Regardless, a very helpful little tool!”
About E. B. White
was born in Mount Vernon, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1921. He joined the staff at
, where White’s poems, essays, satirical pieces, and editorials started to appear, as well as in
. His books include
,
,
,
, and
.
The author of more than twenty books of prose and poetry, White is perhaps best known for his award-winning children’s books,
and
White received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award in 1970, and his
was honored by the International Board on Books for Young People as a distinguished example of literature with international influence.
For his lifelong contribution to American letters, President John F. Kennedy awarded White the Presidential Medal for Freedom. He also received the 1971 National Medal for Literature and the American Academy of Arts and Letters’ Gold Medal for Essays and Criticism. In 1973, White was elected to be a member of the Academy. He also received honorary degrees from seven colleges and universities. White died on October 1, 1985.
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Roger Angell
Roger Angell (b. 1920) is a celebrated
writer and editor. First published in the magazine in 1944, he became a fiction editor and regular contributor in 1956; and remains as a senior editor and staff writer. In addition to seven classic books on baseball, which include
(1972)
(1977)
and
(1988)
he has written works of fiction, humor, and a memoir,
(2006). He edited the short story collection
The New Yorker(1997). In 2011, he was awarded the PEN/ESPN Lifetime Achievement Award for Literary Sports Writing. Angell lives in New York City.
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