The Elements of Style: 18 Essential Rules for Good Writing in English

from tinapickles

A must have for any who consider themselves or aspire to be a writer... even those who wish to write "creatively" should know Strunk and White's rules by heart before they set about breaking them in the name of art.

from millsge

It is beyond me why schools insist on using anything else to teach grammar and style. My current copy is the 12th that I have had since I had the good fortune to run into it when I was a sophomore in high school.

from ntempest

Classic. I remember seeing my first copy in seventh grade English class and thinking what a clever, handy little book. I think I've probably gone through a few copies of my own since then. Other style books may be bigger and cover more complex usage situations, but really, if you have Strunk and ...

from MrsLee

I find this a great resource for both teaching and reference. It is laid out in a practical and clear way, the examples and lessons are easy to understand and pithy. Someday, I will actually remember everything in it and then I will sound very educated and eloquent.

from Ghost_Boy

This has been on my shelf for too long. I'm glad I actually read the whole thing instead of glancing. I'll be rereading this book many times.