The Elements of Style

I am surprised that anyone would give this book a one-star rating, and yet some people have done that. I have no arguments with them, as we each have our own view of the books we read.

For me, this is a brilliant book. I did not think that it would take me ten days to read 97 pages, but it did. The writing style is simple, and not a word is wasted. It was well worth the time I took to read the book carefully.

The rules have been laid out in a simple manner, and the examples are clear.

I like this book so much, that I ordered two paperback copies, one for my son and one for me. It is good to have this book as a handy reference.

Prof Strunk seems to have been a man of exceptional clarity of thought, and this is reflected in the manner in which he has laid out the book, and given the examples. Mr White's section is a very useful addition. It adds to the value of the book.

It is an essential guide to any aspiring writer. ( )

A short book that packs in nearly everything you need to know about American grammar and style.

The Elements of Style is a book for writers that provides information on the best style techniques.

The Bad stuff: I found the content a little dated, but other than that I really don't have any issues with this book.

The Good stuff: There is a strong non fiction cover design. The book has some good tips and the information within has been tried and tested.

The Elements of Style is recommended by many writers and has been around for some time. It is definitely worth a read if you are starting out as a writer or want to improve your style. I'm giving this 3 out of 5 golden bookmarks. ( )

This style manual offers practical advice on improving writing skills. Throughout, the emphasis is on promoting a plain English style. This little book can help you communicate more effectively by showing you how to enliven your sentences.

This is the original 1918 version, not the expansion with E.B. White's wit. Evidently, Strunk AND White is not available in a digital edition; only Strunk, because he's out of copyright. The one with Maira Kalman's illustrations is also not available in digital form. ( )