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A Dictionary of Modern English Usage
Contributor(s): Fowler, H. W. (Author), Crystal, David (Editor)

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 ISBN: 019958589X     ISBN-13: 9780199585892
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 2010
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BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - General
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Grammar & Punctuation
- Reference | Dictionaries
Dewey: 428
Series: Oxford World's Classics (Paperback)
Physical Information: 1.6" H x 5" W x 7.6" L (1.20 lbs) 832 pages
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No book had more influence on twentieth-century writers of English than Henry Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage. It rapidly became the standard work of reference for the correct use of English in terms of choice of words, grammar, and style. Much loved for his firm opinions, passion,
and dry humor, Fowler has stood the test of time and is still considered by many to be the best arbiter of good practice. Now Oxford is bringing back the original long-out-of-print first edition of this beloved work, enhanced with a new introduction by one of today's leading experts on the language,
David Crystal. Drawing on a wealth of entertaining examples, Crystal offers an insightful reassessment Fowler's reputation and his place in the history of linguistic thought. Most important, Crystal examines nearly 300 of Fowler's entries in detail, offering a modern perspective on them, and
showing how English has changed since the 1920s. This exciting paperback edition of one of the classic works of English reference will delight everyone interested in language.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert
introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
 
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