Book description
The King's English is Kingsley Amis's authoritative and witty
guide to the use and abuse of the English language. A scourge of
illiteracy and a thorn in the side of pretension, Amis provides
indispensable advice about the linguistic blunders and barbarities
that lie in wait for us, from danglers, four-letter words to jargon
and even Welsh rarebit. If you have ever wondered whether it's
acceptable to start a sentence with 'and', to boldly split an
infinitive, or to cross your sevens in the French style, Amis has the
answer - or a trenchant opinion. By turns reflective, acerbic and
provocative, The King's English is for anyone who cares about
how the English language is used.
With a new introduction by Kingsley Amis's son, the novelist Martin Amis.
Kingsley Amis' (1922-1995) works take a humorous yet highly critical
look at British society, especially of the period following the end of
World War II. Born in London, Amis explored his disillusionment with
British society in novels such as THAT UNCERTAIN FEELING (1955). His
other works include THE GREEN MAN (1970); STANLEY AND THE WOMEN (1984);
and THE OLD DEVILS (1986) which won the Booker Prize. Amis also wrote
poetry, criticism, and short stories.
