The Complete Plain Words

Sixth impression with amendments, September 1960. Note: image of 5th impression 1958.

Good condition. Some light shelf wear and a touch of foxing. Dustjacket with small tear and age-tanning, deeper on spine.

The Complete Plain Words is the essential guide for anyone who needs to express themselves clearly, fluently and accurately in writing. Whether you are working on a paper or on a computer, this invaluable reference work will lead you through the intricacies, problems and pleasures of the English language with wit, common sense and authority.

Written by Sir Ernest Gowers, published in 1954. It has never been out of print.