Making Sense: The Glamorous Story of English.
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A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting.The spine remains undamaged. The world's greatest authority on language explains ...
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A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting.The spine remains undamaged. The world's greatest authority on language explains the secrets and subtlet ies of the grammar of English. David Crystal explores its history and varie ties, explains its rules and irregularities and shows how to navigate its s nares and pitfalls. He gives practical guidance on how grammar is used in d ifferent ways for different purposes and in different social settings. In a series of revealing illustrations he also considers what learned and promi nent people have said about English grammar over the centuries. Like its th ree companion volumes Making Sense will appeal to everyone interested in th e English language and how to use it. About the Author: David Crystal is Honorary Professor of Linguistics at the University of Wales, Bangor. He is the author of dozens of books on language, including The Oxford Dictionary of Original Shakespearean Pronunciation, The Story of English in 100 Words, Spell It Out: The Curious, Enthralling and Extraordinary Story of English Spelling, and Making a Point: The Persnickety Story of English Punctuation.
Product Info
ISBN: 1781256020
ISBN-13: 9781781256022
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Year: 2017
Type: Used
Binding: Softcover
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Country: Japan
