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John E. Warriner (1907–1987)

Author of English Grammar and Composition

78+ Works 1,680 Members 6 Reviews 1 Favorited

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Works by John E. Warriner

English Grammar and Composition (1969) 708 copies, 3 reviews
High School Handbook 1 (1995) 25 copies, 1 review
Handbook of English Book 2 (1951) 13 copies
English workshop (1973) 8 copies

Associated Works

Holt High School Handbook 2 (1998) — some editions — 10 copies

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Canonical name
Warriner, John E.
Birthdate
1907
Date of death
1987-07-29
Gender
male
Education
Harvard University
University of Michigan
Occupations
grammarian
teacher
author
Nationality
USA
Birthplace
Michigan, USA
Places of residence
Amagansett, New York, USA
Place of death
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
Associated Place (for map)
USA

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Reviews

6 reviews
In order to understand style and usage manuals, you have to have a fundamental idea of how written English is put together and the terminology that people use to discuss it. If you didn't get that kind of background in "grammar" school, this 2 volume set can't be beat for filling in the gaps. It is also a handy reference for basic style questions about common punctuation. The only caveat is that it's old and things change, so consulting a current style manual on a regular basis is also show more recommended. show less
I have an older edition of this book that I acquired used. It dates from 1963. I've used it as a reference tool, haven't read it from cover to cover. I'd like a more modern, more thorough one, but this has been okay. If I could only apply myself a little bit better, I could learn all sorts of things about grammar!
Well. It's a book of grammar and composition from 40 years ago. Kinda boring.
Greatest grammar book ever written. It's a crime that it is no longer in print.

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1,680
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Rating
3.9
Reviews
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ISBNs
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