The facts of English

An invaluable new edition of an established work of reference that gives the linguistic and literary facts of the English language from adverbs to zeugma. Ronald Ridout, whose text books have sold over 45 million copies, and Anthony Hern, Literary Editor of the Evening Standard, have thoroughly revised and expanded this edition, bringing it up to date with current cultural and commercial usage. Over 1,000 entries, fully cross-referenced, explained and illustrated, and ranging from the elementary to the specialised, make this an ideal reference book for student and expert alike.