The Elements of Style
The Elements of Style
William Strunk Jr.
Kara Swisher
I reread it every year. It’s a great book. - Kara Swisher
Tobi Lütke
[My] most frequently gifted book is [this book] because I like good writing. - Tobi Lütke
Bill Nye
This is my guide. I accept that I’ll never write anything as good as the introductory essay by [the author]. It’s brilliant. - Bill Nye
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The Elements of Style

The Elements of Style

William Strunk Jr.
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William Strunk Jr.
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In the realm of writing, "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk Jr. stands as a timeless sentinel, guiding those who wish to refine their craft towards the zenith of clarity and precision. This compact yet potent manual strips away the unnecessary, championing a style of writing that is both plain and powerful. Strunk's principles, distilled from decades of meticulous teaching, serve as a beacon for anyone aspiring to make their prose more compelling. Through its pages, readers are invited into a dialogue on the art of writing, where every sentence and recommendation is a brushstroke in the portrait of a more effective communicator. Beyond mere grammatical correctness, "The Elements of Style" delves into the ethos of writing, advocating for a symbiosis between form and content that elevates the written word. It is a tool that transforms, a lens that sharpens both perception and expression, making the act of writing not just a task, but a craft. With its clear, concise directives, Strunk's guide transcends the boundaries of time, offering wisdom that is as relevant today as it was at its inception. Whether for the novice writer or the seasoned author, this book illuminates the path to a more potent, direct, and engaging use of language.

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Released
1918
1 Jan
Length
105
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I reread it every year. It’s a great book. - Kara Swisher
This is my guide. I accept that I’ll never write anything as good as the introductory essay by [the author]. It’s brilliant. - Bill Nye
[My] most frequently gifted book is [this book] because I like good writing. - Tobi Lütke
Vigorous writing is concise. A sentence should contain no unnecessary words, a paragraph no unnecessary sentences, for the same reason that a drawing should have no unnecessary lines and a machine no unnecessary parts. This requires not that the writer make all his sentences short, or that he avoid all detail and treat his subjects only in outline, but that every word tell.
— William Strunk Jr., The Elements of Style

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