Introduction

The Elements of Style William Strunk - The Elements of Style is a prescriptive American English writing style guide in numerous editions, originally composed by William Strunk Jr. in 1918. It comprises elementary rules of usage, elementary principles of composition, a few matters of form, a list of words and expressions commonly misused, and a list of words often misspelled.

Time and again people fall in love with good writers. Words are powerfully seductive. A unique combination of them can be the key to someone's heart. Elements of Style, by William Strunk, is a stable cornerstone on which to build your writing skills. Written in the storied hallways of Cornell University, the guide has been read and examined by thousands of eager eyes.

Elements of Style has grown to become the American English writing style guide often required in U.S. high school and university composition classes. It includes:

• 8 rules of usage
• 10 principles of composition
• List of commonly misused words and expressions
• and a few matters of form

In addition, this new updated edition includes chapters on:

• Texting Style
• Emailing Style

This elegantly typeset edition is the most relevant one for today's good writers.