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The King´s English
Kingsley Amis
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Description for The King´s English
Paperback. A scourge of illiteracy and a thorn in the side of pretension, the author provides advice about the linguistic blunders that lie in wait for us, from danglers and four-letter words to jargon and even Welsh rarebit. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 195 x 17. Weight in Grams: 202.
An indispensable companion for readers, writers, and even casual users of the language, the Penguin Modern Classics edition of Kingsley Amis's The King's English features a new introduction by Martin Amis. The King's English is Kingsley Amis's authoritative and witty guide to the use and abuse of the English language. A scourge of illiteracy and a thorn in the side of pretension, Amis provides indispensable advice about the linguistic blunders that lie in wait for us, from danglers and four-letter words to jargon and even Welsh rarebit. If you have ever wondered whether it's acceptable to start ... Read more
An indispensable companion for readers, writers, and even casual users of the language, the Penguin Modern Classics edition of Kingsley Amis's The King's English features a new introduction by Martin Amis. The King's English is Kingsley Amis's authoritative and witty guide to the use and abuse of the English language. A scourge of illiteracy and a thorn in the side of pretension, Amis provides indispensable advice about the linguistic blunders that lie in wait for us, from danglers and four-letter words to jargon and even Welsh rarebit. If you have ever wondered whether it's acceptable to start ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
Series
Penguin Modern Classics
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780141194318
SKU
9780141194318
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Ref
99-1
About Kingsley Amis
Kingsley Amis' (1922-1995) works take a humorous yet highly critical look at British society, especially of the period following the end of World War II. Born in London, Amis explored his disillusionment with British society in novels such as THAT UNCERTAIN FEELING (1955). His other works include THE GREEN MAN (1970); STANLEY AND THE WOMEN (1984); and THE OLD DEVILS ... Read more
Reviews for The King´s English
A terrific book ... learned, robust, aggressive, extremely funny
Sebastian Faulks
Sebastian Faulks