THE READER OVER YOUR SHOULDER

Demon investigation of the English language and its use from a survey of its qualities and confusions, and a history of English prose relative to the principles of clear statement. Detailed critical examination, in the light of these principles, of writings of various authors...Here are relevant standards and tests of intelligibility in terms of modern reading habits, applicable to any type of writer. A book for discussion, study, for class and teacher, this combines literary criticism based on close scrutiny of work values, punctuation, meanings and subtleties of interpretation, with counsel for perfection. An interesting approach kept alive by the author's crusading qualities.