The Glamour of Grammar: A Guide to the Magic and Mystery of Practical English

by Roy Peter Clark

Book Overview

Early in the history of English, the words "grammar" and "glamour" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging alternative to stuffy instructionals. In this practical guide, readers will learn everything from the different parts of speech to why effective writers prefer concrete nouns and active verbs.

The Glamour of Grammar...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031602791X
• ISBN13: 9780316027915
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 8.5"