A Word Or Two Before You Go--

A Word Or Two Before You Go--
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Publisher : Wesleyan
Total Pages : 214
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ISBN-10 : 0819551740
ISBN-13 : 9780819551740
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Book Synopsis A Word Or Two Before You Go-- by : Jacques Barzun

Download or read book A Word Or Two Before You Go-- written by Jacques Barzun and published by Wesleyan. This book was released on 1986 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The title of this collection of short essays on language and correct usage by one of America's eminent scholars is from Othello's last soliloquy. Most of these pieces appeared previously, primarily in American Scholar, The Atlantic and Columbia magazines, which Barzun has revised for consistency and timeliness and added material to balance the book. Among his themes are vigilance against corruption of English by technocrats, and "media hacks", the importance of precise expression; and appreciation for rich heritage of English language. Includes a selected bibliogrpahy of other essays on language by the author. ISBN 0-8195-5174-0 : $14.95.


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