The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

by William Strunk Jr., E. B. White

The Elements of Style (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of composition, "a few matters of form", and a list of commonly misused words and expressions.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction, Reference

130 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2025

Reviews

[Cody Engdahl · Rating 5 out of 5]

My bible.

[Ally Mack · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has been with me since sophomore year of high school. I use it as a reference and reread it every decade or so.

[Nathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting and useful little book. Somehow the authors managed to put a bit of charm into a book about grammar. I felt good about myself reading it.