Henry Watson Fowler

Broschiertes Buch

A Dictionary of Modern English Usage

The Original 1926 Edition

Beschreibung

"Anyone who finds himself putting down several commas close to one another should reflect that he is making himself disagreeable." -Henry Watson Fowler A Dictionary of Modern English Usage (1926), by Henry Watson Fowler, is a landmark guide to the principles of grammar, punctuation, and style most widely accepted for use in writing British English correctly. It covers such useful topics as plurals and literary technique, distinctions among like words (homonyms and synonyms), and the use of foreign terms.

Autor

HENRY WATSON FOWLER (1858-1933) originally worked as a lexicographer and English schoolmaster but eventually chose to become a freelance writer. His explanation of the principles of the English language began with The King's English, which he wrote in collaboration with his brother, Francis. FRANCIS GEORGE FOWLER (1871-1918) collaborated with his brother, Henry, to write The King's English. Subsequently, he worked with Henry on the launch of A Dictionary of Modern English Usage, until Francis's premature death at the age of 47.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cosimo Classics
• Seitenzahl: 776
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. April 1905
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 45mm
• Gewicht: 1075g
• ISBN-13: 9798891350663
• Artikelnr.: 70359666