The Warden of English: The Life of H.W. Fowler

by Jenny McMorris

Book Overview

This poignant biography of H.W. Fowler appears on the 75th anniversary of the publication of his Modern English Usage, a work revered by writers everywhere.
Based on meticulous research into previously unpublished letters and the Oxford University Press archives, this book brings to life a complex yet fascinating man. McMorris explores the dogged work and the flurry of controversy and critical contention surrounding Fowler's work on The King's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198662548
• ISBN13: 9780198662549
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.6" x 5.3" x 8.4"