Benjamin Dreyer

Author of Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style

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Works by Benjamin Dreyer

Dreyer's English (Adapted for Young Readers): Good Advice for Good Writing (2021) 26 copies

STET! Dreyer's English: A Game for Language Lovers, Grammar Geeks, and Bibliophiles (2020) 9 copies

Dreyer's English 2021 Day-to-Day Calendar: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style (2020) 4 copies

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Associated Works

The Custom of the Country (1913) — Notes, some editions — 2,400 copies

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Birthdate: 1958-05-11
Gender: male
Nationality: USA
Places of residence: New York, New York, USA
Education: Northwestern University
Occupations: copy editor
managing editor

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Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to… by Benjamin Dreyer

Brilliant, life-changing book. A bit tedious to listen to in the list sections, but it's great to hear Dreyer's thoughts in his own voice and cadence.

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yarmando | 41 other reviews | Apr 21, 2024 |

Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to… by Benjamin Dreyer

I have a suggestion for a title change. It should be "An Utterly Delightful Guide to Clarity and Style." It is like having a few drinks with your best friend who has strong opinions about punctuation and grammar. But only in the best way. It was full of humor and cleverness. I loved it.

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Greenfrog342 | 41 other reviews | Jan 22, 2024 |

Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to… by Benjamin Dreyer

My go-to style book

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dschwabe | 41 other reviews | Nov 20, 2023 |

Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to… by Benjamin Dreyer

Hilarious and Helpful

For authors, editors, and grammar-nerds alike, a hilarious take on the intricacies of the American English language. Highly recommend. Was learning and laughing throughout.

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amagsmith | 41 other reviews | Oct 25, 2023 |

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