David Crystal

David Crystal ends his triumphant trilogy about the English language by looking at the way we punctuate and why.

The Persnickety Story of English Punctuation

Making a Point

Brendan M

An illuminating and entertaining account of a pragmatic approach to punctuation. Crystal sets out how using punctuation is about making choices: what is the most appropriate mark to use at each point and why? He considers factors including grammar, spoken English and the 'cleanness' of a page. The book is not a comprehensive guide to using punctual, but Crystal does give useful tips on usage along the way.

Making a Point The Persnickety Story of English Punctuation

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