The King»s English is Kingsley Amis»s authoritative and witty guide to the use and abuse of the English language. A scourge of illiteracy and a thorn in the side of pretension, Amis provides indispensable advice about the linguistic blunders and barbarities that lie in wait for us, from danglers, four-letter words to jargon and even Welsh rarebit. If you have ever wondered whether it»s acceptable to start a sentence with »and», to boldly split an infinitive, or to cross your sevens in the French style, Amis has the answer — or a trenchant opinion. By turns reflective, acerbic and provocative, The King»s English is for anyone who cares about how the English language is used.
With a new introduction by Kingsley Amis»s son, the novelist Martin Amis.
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