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The King`s English

An indispensable companion for readers, writers, and even casual users of the language, the “Penguin Modern Classics” edition of Kingsley Amis` “The King`s English” features a new introduction by Martin Amis. “The King`s English” is Kingsley Amis` 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 that lie in wait for us, from danglers and 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. Kingsley Amis (1922-1995), born in London, wrote poetry, criticism, and short stories, but is best remembered as the novelist whose works offered a comic deconstruction of post-war Britain.Amis explored his disillusionment with British society in novels such as “Lucky Jim” (1954) and “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. If you enjoyed “The King`s English” you might like Amis` “Lucky Jim”, also available in “Penguin Modern Classics”. “A terrific book…learned, robust, aggressive, extremely funny”. (Sebastian Faulks).

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