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Word Court : Wherein Verbal Virtue is Rewarded, Crimes Against the Language Are Punished, and Poetic Justice is Done

by Barbara Wallraff, Francine Prose
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Verbal justice served with humor and authority.

Word Court could be a great read for language enthusiasts who enjoy a humorous and authoritative take on grammar. The book's most unique feature lies in how it tackles nuanced language usage and offers practical, well-researched solutions with wit and charm. Reviews praise the author's ability to make complex grammar rules seem easy and entertaining, making Word Court a delightful read for anyone looking to brush up on their language skills.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Word Court : Wherein Verbal Virtue is Rewarded, Crimes Against the Language Are Punished, and Poetic Justice is Done

by Barbara Wallraff, Francine Prose
RM45.00 MYR Now RM15.00 MYR Save 67%
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ISBN: 9780156011181
Authors: Barbara Wallraff, Francine Prose
Publisher: Mariner Books
Date of Publication: 2001-08-07
Format: Paperback
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Goodreads rating: 3.66
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Description

By the author of the Atlantic Monthly's highly popular column "Word Court," the most engaging grammar guide of our time, with all the authority of Strunk and White and all the fun of Woe Is I .The "Judge Judy of Grammar" was born when the Atlantic Monthly's Barbara Wallraff began answering grammar questions on America Online. This vibrant exchange became the magazine's bimonthly "Word Court," and eventually the bestselling hardcover book, Word Court.In Word Court, Wallraff moves beyond her column to tackle common and uncommon items, establishing rules for such issues as turns of phrase, slang, name usage, punctuation, and newly coined vocabulary. With true wit, she deliberates and decides on the right path for lovers of language, ranging from classic questions-Is "a historical" or "an historical" correct?-to awkward issues-How long does someone have to be dead before we should all stop calling her "the late"? Should you use "like" or "as"-and when?The result is a warmly humorous, reassuring, and brilliantly perceptive tour of how and why we speak the way we do.
 

Verbal justice served with humor and authority.

Word Court could be a great read for language enthusiasts who enjoy a humorous and authoritative take on grammar. The book's most unique feature lies in how it tackles nuanced language usage and offers practical, well-researched solutions with wit and charm. Reviews praise the author's ability to make complex grammar rules seem easy and entertaining, making Word Court a delightful read for anyone looking to brush up on their language skills.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.