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The Glamour of Grammar
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Early in the history of English, the words "grammar" and "glamour" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of
, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging alternative to stuffy instructionals. In this practical guide, readers will learn everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs.
gives readers all the tools they need to "live inside the language" —to take advantage of grammar to perfect their use of English, to instill meaning, and to charm through their writing. With this indispensable book, readers will come to see just how glamorous grammar can be.
"An eminently readable, extremely enjoyable guide that readers will find highly useful on their path to development, not just as writers, but as readers." —
"A fine common-sense guide to the proper use of language." —
'Clark takes readers through a well-paced presentation . . . he conveys the magic that is to be found in English, in its ever active evolution." —
"Who knew that a discussion of grammar could induce laughter?" —
"An engaging and witty exploration of the shifting rules of English grammar . . . Clark shows breathtaking knowledge of how language is used in the real world and a passionate commitment to helping writers make good choices." —
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About Roy Peter Clark
is senior scholar at the Poynter Institute, one of the most prestigious schools for journalists in the world. He has taught writing at every level -- from schoolchildren to Pulitzer Prize-winning authors -- for more than forty years.
A writer who teaches and a teacher who writes, he has authored or edited nineteen books on writing and journalism, including
,
,
,
, and
. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he is considered a garage-band legend.
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