A Dictionary of Modern English Usage: The Classic First Edition (Worlds Classics Hardback)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.96 (504 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B006J3VPME |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 832 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
David Crystal is honorary professor of linguistics at the University of Bangor, and the author of many books on language in general and the English language in particular, such as The Stories of English (2004), The Fight for English (2006), and Think on My Words: Exploring Shakespeare's Language (2008). His previous lexicographical work includes A Dictionary of Li
Caraculiambro said they went back one too far. Here's the deal with Fowler's.19"they went back one too far" according to Caraculiambro. Here's the deal with Fowler's.1926: First irascible version of Fowler's "Dictionary of Modern English Usage" published. Owing to the author's idiosyncrasies and clear-headed prescriptions, it earns a place on every writer's shelf.1965: An new edition comes out, edited by Sir Ernest Gowers. Most people believe Gowers only brought the language up-to-date where absolutely necessary, keeping the spirit of the original intact. In other words, this revision was hailed as welcome and necessary.1996: Massi. 6: First irascible version of Fowler's "Dictionary of Modern English Usage" published. Owing to the author's idiosyncrasies and clear-headed prescriptions, it earns a place on every writer's shelf.1965: An new edition comes out, edited by Sir Ernest Gowers. Most people believe Gowers only brought the language up-to-date where absolutely necessary, keeping the spirit of the original intact. In other words, this revision was hailed as welcome and necessary.1996: Massi. "language lovers" according to ellen hayden. brilliant and funny. "Fowler Reborn" according to Edwin F. Stevens. Inspired by my acquisition of Fowler's "A Dictionary of Modern English Usage: The Classic First Edition," I have now embarked on reading it from cover to cover. Up to now, I have randomly read, in tattered volumes, a lot of the first edition, but not the entire, delightful work -- with all its captivating obscurities, clarities, inconsistencies, insights, and sly humor.Much as I admire Fowler, I know this will not be an easy exercise.Even other admirers, far better language experts than I, warn of
No book had more influence on twentieth-century writers of English than Henry Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage. Drawing on a wealth of entertaining examples, Crystal offers an insightful reassessment Fowler's reputation and his place in the history of linguistic thought. 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. He may shake his stick at us, but we never feel we are actually going to be beaten." In the concluding section of the book, Crystal examines nearly 300 entries in detail, offers a modern perspective on them, and shows how English has changed since the 1920s. 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. It rapidly became the standard work of reference for the correct use of English in terms of choice of words, grammar, and style. Fowler, Crystal points out, was far more sophisticated in his analysis of language than most people realize and many of his entries display a concern for descriptive accuracy which would do any modern linguist proud. This exciting and long awaited re-release of one of the classic works of English reference will delight everyone interested in language.. Crystal concludes warmly that Fow
"Fowler is here in this book in all his glory." -- Barbara Wallraff, Word Court"IndispensableIf you want to explore the ideas of one of the most interesting thinkers about English style in the early twentieth century, guided by a reliable modern linguist, this is the book for you." --Stephen Dodson "It is excellent that the original Fowler's is now back on the shelves, helping us all to be clearer and more correct, still encouraging us to do better." -- Policy Review"And speaking of H.W. W