A Word Or Two Before You Go--
Download or Read eBook A Word Or Two Before You Go-- PDF 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.
| Author | : Jacques Barzun |
| Publisher | : Wesleyan |
| Total Pages | : 214 |
| Release | : 1986 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0819551740 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780819551740 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Word Or Two Before You Go-- by : Jacques Barzun
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.
