The Elements of Style: A Reader's Guide
Strunk and White's writing manual — clarity, brevity, and rules writers still debate.
The Elements of Style — William Strunk Jr.'s rules refined by E.B. White — commands: omit needless words, use active voice, be clear.
Use
Reference while editing, not idol worship — critics note rigid rules, but beginners gain discipline.
Famous bits
"Make every word tell"; avoid vague nouns and weak verbs.
Desk companion for anyone writing English prose regularly.