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Word Court: Wherein verbal virtue is rewarded, crimes against the language are punished, and poetic justice is done

by Barbara Wallraff
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Verbal Vigilante - Keeping Language in Check

This book could be a good read for someone who appreciates the intricacies of language and enjoys playing with words. With its focus on not just grammar but also the nuances of phrase, slang, and punctuation, Word Court takes language policing to a whole new level. Barbara Wallraff's witty commentary and insightful examples make this book an engaging journey through the world of words, where language crimes are punished and poetic justice is served. So, if you're a language enthusiast looking for a delightful exploration of the English language, this book is definitely for you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Word Court: Wherein verbal virtue is rewarded, crimes against the language are punished, and poetic justice is done

by Barbara Wallraff
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ISBN: 9780151003815
Authors: Barbara Wallraff
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Date of Publication: 2000-01-18
Format: Hardcover
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Description

The internet guru of grammar moves beyond basic word usage to tackle phrase, slang, name usage, punctuation, and newly coined words, among other trickier aspects of the language.
 

Verbal Vigilante - Keeping Language in Check

This book could be a good read for someone who appreciates the intricacies of language and enjoys playing with words. With its focus on not just grammar but also the nuances of phrase, slang, and punctuation, Word Court takes language policing to a whole new level. Barbara Wallraff's witty commentary and insightful examples make this book an engaging journey through the world of words, where language crimes are punished and poetic justice is served. So, if you're a language enthusiast looking for a delightful exploration of the English language, this book is definitely for you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.