The King's English and How to Write It: A Practical Text-Book of Composition (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Bygott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265429218 ISBN 13: 9780265429211

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The King's English and How to Write It is a practical guide to writing clear, correct English.

This revision emphasizes useful techniques for building style, grammar, punctuation, and expression, with a focus on helping students prepare for exams and improve everyday composition.

This edition adds new material and exercises, offering tests, sample papers, and structured practice that reinforce key ideas without turning the book into a cram guide. It blends mechanical rules with encouraging, creative thinking about language and reading as a source of inspiration.

• Clear guidance on diction, sentence construction, and the feel of good style
• Practical chapters on grammar, punctuation, and orthography with exercises
• Strategies for reading and note-taking to support stronger writing
• Model essays, paraphrasing, and précis work to sharpen expression

Ideal for students preparing for English-language exams or anyone seeking a solid, no-nonsense approach to writing well.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265429218
• ISBN 13: 9780265429211
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 308