Synopsis"OUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WRITING IN STYLE
The Elements of Style is possibly the most used book on the subject of language and grammar all over the world, having served students of language for decades. This manual continues to impart the nuances of writing fluently and effectively. The Elements of Style is a classic and an essential book for those interested in sentence construction, grammar and style.If you are looking to improve your language skills this should definitely be your go-to book. The presentation is simple, examples lively and the content lucid. The simple tips make it a ready-reckoner for all genes of writing.
The Elements of Style was listed by Time Magazine in its 2011 list as one of the 100 best and most influential books written in English since 1923.
Charles Poor, writing for The New York Times, called it ""A splendid trophy for all who are interested in reading and writing."""
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About the author
"William Strunk Jr. (1869-1946) was an American professor of English at Cornell University and author of the world famous book The Elements of Style (1918). This book became a highly influential guide to English usage during in the 20th century.
Strunk was born and reared in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. He earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Cincinnati in 1890 and a PhD at Cornell University in 1896. He spent the academic year 1898–99 at the Sorbonne and the Collège de France, where he studied morphology and philology.
Strunk first taught mathematics at Rose Polytechnical Institute in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1890–91. He then taught English at Cornell
for 46 years. He became an expert in both classical and non-English literature. In 1935–36, Strunk enjoyed serving as the literary consultant for the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film Romeo and Juliet (1936)."
